How to Restore from iCloud

The only way to restore an iCloud backup is to completely erase all of your phone's data and settings, and then restore from a particular iCloud backup. You cannot selectively cull information from two backups, so you may have to choose between losing different pieces of data from different backups. This article will show you how to reset and then restore your iOS device.

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1. Back up your iOS device with iCloud or iTunes.
   
   
   
   
   
   
   


2. Launch your Settings up from your iOS device.
   
   
   
   
   
   
   


3. Tap General, then scroll down and tap Reset.
   
   
   
   
   
   
   


4. Choose "Erase All Content and Settings."
   
   
   
   
   
   
   


5. When your phone restarts, you'll be prompted to enter your Apple ID and to restore a previous backup. Tap "Restore from iCloud" and choose the backup that you'd like to use.
   
   
   
   
   
   
   

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