How to Restore iPhone from Backup

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Open Settings.

   It's a gray app with gears (⚙️) that's typically located on your home screen. , It's near the top of the menu, next to a gear (⚙️) icon., It's at the bottom of the menu., It's near the top of the menu., Enter the passcode you use to unlock your phone.
   
   If prompted, enter your "Restrictions" passcode. , Doing so will reset all settings, as well as erase the media and data on your iPhone., The setup assistant will guide you through the process. , It's listed near the top of the setup options. , Do so in the labeled fields. , It's in the upper-right corner of the screen.
   
   Doing so displays Apple's "Terms and Conditions." Scroll down to read them. , It's in the lower-right corner of the screen., Choose the one with the most recent date and time.
   
   Your device will begin downloading the backup from iCloud.
   
   After it's restored, your settings, apps, and data will be reinstalled. , Enter your Apple ID password when prompted.
   
   This will restore your iPhone's settings and data.
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   Step 2: Scroll down and tap General.

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   Step 3: Scroll down and tap Reset.

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   Step 4: Tap Erase All Content and Settings.

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   Step 5: Enter your passcode.

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   Step 6: Tap Erase iPhone.

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   Step 7: Follow the on-screen prompts.

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   Step 8: Tap Restore from iCloud Backup.

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   Step 9: Enter your Apple ID and password.

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    Step 10: Tap Next.

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    Step 11: Tap Agree.

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    Step 12: Tap a backup.

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    Step 13: Wait for your iPhone to finish restoring.

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