Restore iPhone Backup using iTunes
There are mainly two ways to restore iPhone backup using iTunes depending on whether you want to restore the entire data or wish to selectively choose the ones to be restored.
Restoring Entire Backup: This is the easiest way to go about restoring your data on your iPhone as you do not need to search and sift for items that needs to be put back. The entire backup data can be restored to your iPhone. You just need to connect your iPhone to the computer or laptop and run the iTunes app. You will see the device’s name on the left hand side menu and click on it. The ‘Summary’ tab which will lead you to the Summary window on the right. The Restore Backup button will appear on the right hand corner of the page. Click it to get all your data restored on your iPhone.
Restoring Backup Selectively: If you have important data on your iPhone which you do not wish to lose, the best way to restore the data is to selectively restore the specific things you want to restore from the iTunes backup without losing on your precious data on iPhone.
You can download the Dr.Fone app for an easy restoring process. Click on the ‘Recover from iTune Backup File’ and then choose the file that you wish to restore. Start the scan, preview the recovered data as it comes and then select the ones you want to restore from the extracted data. You will be able to recover the selected files in just a few clicks.
How to Restore iPhone from Backup Using iCloud
If you have a good WiFi connection, you can restore your iPhone using iCloud. iCloud encompasses all the applications and settings that are stored in your iPhone. The data does not include data that is stored in other cloud services like Exchange Mail or Gmail, Face ID, data on Apple mail, information and settings of Apple Mail, iCloud Music Library etc.
To restore data from iCloud, you need to wipe out all data from your iPhone from the Settings tab of the device. Here you need to click on Reset and then ‘Erase all Content and Settings’. The procedure of Factory Settings will only occur when you click on the confirmation tab that says ‘Erase Now’.The Hello Screen will appear. After this, you will be automatically led to the ‘Apps and Data’ screen by following the instructions that appear onscreen.
On this screen you will find the ‘Restore from iCloud’ tab wherein you need to give your Apple User ID and password to proceed. The next screen will give you the option of selecting the iCloud backup from where you wish to restore your iPhone.Once the Backup file option is selected, the process of backup from iCloud will begin.When the restore is completed, all your settings, applications and data will appear on your iPhone.
You may also restore your iPhone using computer or Mac device. For this, you need to connect your iPhone to the Mac or computer using a USB cord. You can either use the Finder Sidebar and select ‘Trust’ or you may choose to use the iTunes as stated above. In case of an encrypted backup, you will require entering your password in order to restore your files and settings. So the next time you wish to get your data on your iPhone device you will know just the ways to restore iPhone from Backup using various means without having to step out of the house or calling a technician to assist you.
