How to Restore iPhone from Backup After Setup?

Open Settings on your iPhone

Tap your Apple ID name at the top

Tap iCloud

Tap iCloud Backup

Check that the backup you want is available

If needed, erase the iPhone by going to Settings

Tap General

Tap Transfer or Reset iPhone

Tap Erase All Content and Settings

Follow the setup steps until you reach Apps & Data

Tap Restore from iCloud Backup

Sign in with your Apple ID

Select the backup you want to restore

Stay connected to Wi-Fi until the restore finishes

Keep the iPhone plugged into power during the restore

Wait for apps, photos, and other content to download

If restoring from a computer backup, connect the iPhone to the computer

Open Finder on Mac or iTunes on Windows

Select your iPhone

Choose Restore Backup

Pick the correct backup

Enter the backup password if required

Wait for the restore to complete

Keep the iPhone connected until it restarts and syncs fully

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