How to Restore iPhone from Backup?

At times when you erase some data from an iOS gadget by mistake and want to restore it, a backup can be extraordinary assistance.

Backups usually occur automatically each time you link your iPad or iPhone with iTunes or iCloud backup that you have manually chosen to back up. They can also be stored on your computer and contain significant information, such as contacts, notes, call history, messages, schedules, and app data.

In this article, we'll show you that restoring iOS is as easy as ABC. Come on, let's hit the books!... Kidding. Just finish reading this article and you'll master it all. 🤓

How to Restore iPhone from Backup?

Backup restoration of iOS can be done through iTunes, iCloud, or AltTunes. From now on, it's up to you which option to use. But we surely recommend trying all the solutions to decide which one is the best one out there!

Restoring Your iPhone or iPad with AltTunes

AltTunes is a straightforward and fast tool for backing up your devices, saving and managing files as you like. Plus, AltTunes lets you transfer files from iPhone to PC or Mac and even to another iDevice really quickly.

Sounds like magic, huh? It indeed is! Could you imagine moving all your iPhone multimedia, contacts, and even WhatsApp messages between your Apple pieces? I guess not.

So yes, no more wasting time, let's move from theory to practice!💪🏻

Step 1: Download & install AltTunes

You can do it by simply using the banner just below.

After the installation is finished, you can activate a free trial by requesting a code via your email during the app startup.

Step 2: Connect your device

You can do it via the USB cord. After the first usage, you'll be able to pair your device to a PC wirelessly. I know, right? Magic!

By the left sidebar, choose the backup device; after that, click Restore a Backup shown on the Actions Panel.

Step 3: Create a first backup or choose existing one

AltTunes can restore your device from backups created with iTunes and other apps. Choose from the device backups or additional backups available. If the backup is encrypted, enter the Apple ID password to begin. Once complete, your device will restart, and the process will carry on in the background.

Below, you'll see the options available:

• The device backups - Restore the device to its earlier form.
• Additional backups - Restore other gadget’s back up to the device restore wizard by choosing a backup

In case the backup is encoded, the user will need to enter the backup Apple ID password to start the process by clicking OK. The restoring process will shortly be initiated by AltTunes. At that point, the device will restart.

The user may securely click Close Window anytime to go back to the AltTunes's main screen, and the restore process will carry on in the background.

Restoring Through an iCloud Backup

If you prefer restoring an iCloud backup, follow these steps:

Step 1: Update iOS

Open the iOS device, head towards Settings > General > Software Update. On the availability of an updated version of iOS, please adhere to the on-screen guidelines for installing it.

Step 2: Make sure to keep a recent backup for restoring.

Open Settings > [user name] > iCloud > Manage Storage > Backups.

At that point, tap restores from iCloud backup on any gadget mentioned in the Backups list to see the essentials like the last backup's size and date.

Step 3: Wipe device to prepare it for restoration

Open the Settings > General > Reset, after that tap Erase All Content and Settings.

Step 4: Procced to restore device from chosen backup

When you are on the Apps & Data screen, tap Restore from iCloud Backup. After that, login by the Apple ID.

Carry on to “Choose backup,” that select from a list of accessible backups available on iCloud.

To get assistance on choosing the backup to restore from, with information regarding restoring from other gadget’s backup, see the Apple Support guidelines in case of not being able to back up to iCloud or if the restore of iCloud backup goes unsuccessful.

How To Reinstall iOS On iPhone

Sometimes, you don't like the update, its design, or functionality. That's the plausible reason for restoring the iOS on your iPhone. But if you're really determined about your decicion, here's how you can restore iOS on your iPhone in a few quick steps.

Step 1: Make sure the Mac is being updated.

In case of utilizing iTunes, be sure to possess the updated version of iTunes.

Step 2: Open Finder.

While using Mac with macOS Mojave or previous versions, or on a computer, then open iTunes. Be sure which version of mac you are using.  The gadget should be updated and connected to Wi-Fi. The recovery mode screen will show up after a bit of waiting.

Step 3: Locate the gadget on the computer.

At the point when you see the alternative to Restore or Update, pick Update. Your PC will attempt to download the software without eradicating any information.

Wait until the computer installs the software for the gadget. In case the download is not finished till more than 15 minutes, the device exits the recovery mode screen, waits for the download to end, and after that, repeat step 3. When the Update or Restore process finishes, set up the gadget.

Conclusion

For iOS backup and restore, AltTunes is a versatile choice, offering reliable solid solutions for managing and recovering iOS data. Whether you’re looking for a reliable way to transfer contacts to new iPhone or even maybe wondering how you can transfer photos from iPhone to PC, AltTunes covers it all. Give each option a try and find out which one works best for you!

Try them all and let us know what solution was the best for you. Stay tuned for more and have a great day! ♥️

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