In today’s digital age, losing precious data is a nightmare. iPhone users know they can backup and restore data on iCloud. However, multiple methods exist to restore iPhone from backup. Here, we list five methods. If unsure about iPhone backup, refer to our linked article before proceeding.
1. iCloud Backup Restoration
Note: Restoring iPhone data from iCloud requires a factory reset, resulting in the loss of photos, videos, contacts, apps, files, and other data saved since the last backup. Ensure all necessary data is backed up.
1. Open Settings > General > Transfer or Reset iPhone on your device.
2. Tap Erase All Content and Settings, select Continue, and input your iPhone passcode.
3. Complete any pending backups or opt to skip. Then, provide your Apple ID Password, select Turn Off, and confirm by tapping Erase iPhone to reset.
4. After erasing your iPhone, set it up manually or automatically with another iOS device. While setting up, select Restore from iCloud Backup.
5. Input your Apple ID & Password, follow on-screen instructions, and choose the backup you wish to restore. To restore all data from iCloud backup, tap Continue. Alternatively, select specific apps and settings.
6. Follow on-screen instructions to restore iPhone data from iCloud backup. Once complete, your iPhone will restart automatically.
2. Restoring iPhone Backup via Mac
If you’ve backed up iPhone data on your Mac and wish to restore it, follow these steps:
1. Connect your iPhone to your Mac, then open Finder and select your iPhone in the sidebar.
2. Click General and choose Restore Backup.
3. Select the iPhone backup you want and click Restore. For encrypted backups, enter the password.
3. Restore iPhone Data from iTunes Backup
To restore iPhone data from iTunes backup on Windows PCs:
1. Connect your iPhone to your PC, then open iTunes and click the iPhone icon at the top-left.
2. Proceed to Summary > Backups and choose Restore Backup.
3. Finally, select the iPhone backup version and click Restore.
In addition to iTunes, consider utilizing third-party apps like iMazing (Download for free) for iPhone backups on Windows computers or laptops. Detailed steps are provided in our guide on backing up iPhones on Windows PCs. Ensure to review it.
4. Restore iPhone Backup from Google Drive
Third-party cloud storage, such as Google Drive, offers an excellent alternative when iCloud storage is full. If you’ve backed up to Google Drive, restoring your iPhone is simple.
To recover iPhone data from a Google Drive backup, navigate to iPhone’s Settings > Mail > Accounts > Add Account, select Google, and input your Gmail credentials. Your Google account data should sync automatically and begin importing to your iPhone.
5. Restore Photos on iPhone using Google Photos Backup
Google Photos provides 15GB of free cloud storage, in contrast to iCloud’s 5GB limit. Consequently, many users opt to back up their iPhone photos on Google Photos. If you’re among them and wish to restore your cherished memories, follow these steps:
1. Launch the Google Photos app and access the Photos tab.
2. Choose the photos you want to restore, tap Share, and select “Save to Device“. The chosen media will then be saved to your device.
Pritam Chopra is a seasoned IT professional and a passionate blogger hailing from the dynamic realm of technology. With an insatiable curiosity for all things tech-related, Pritam has dedicated himself to exploring and unraveling the intricacies of the digital world.
