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How to restore a backup on my Apple iPhone using iTunes

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Step 1 of 8

On the computer, start iTunes.

On the computer, start iTunes.

Step 2 of 8

Connect the iPhone to the computer. In iTunes, select the iPhone.

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Step 3 of 8

Click Restore Backup…
Note: iTunes will not offer this option if no backups have been performed.

Click Restore Backup…Note: iTunes will not offer this option if no backups have been performed.Click Restore Backup…Note: iTunes will not offer this option if no backups have been performed.Click Restore Backup…Note: iTunes will not offer this option if no backups have been performed.Click Restore Backup…Note: iTunes will not offer this option if no backups have been performed.

Step 4 of 8

Use the drop-down menu to select a backup, then click Restore.

Use the drop-down menu to select a backup, then click Restore. Use the drop-down menu to select a backup, then click Restore. Use the drop-down menu to select a backup, then click Restore.

Step 5 of 8

Wait while the backup is restored.

Wait while the backup is restored.

Step 6 of 8

Click OK.

Click OK. Click OK.

Step 7 of 8

Wait while the iPhone is synced.

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Step 8 of 8

The iPhone has been restored and it can be disconnected from the computer.

The iPhone has been restored and it can be disconnected from the computer.
  1. On the computer, start iTunes.
  2. Connect the iPhone to the computer. In iTunes, select the iPhone.
  3. Click Restore Backup…
    Note: iTunes will not offer this option if no backups have been performed.
  4. Use the drop-down menu to select a backup, then click Restore.
  5. Wait while the backup is restored.
  6. Click OK.
  7. Wait while the iPhone is synced.
  8. The iPhone has been restored and it can be disconnected from the computer.
Applicable to:
iPhone 6 Plus, 6s, 6s plus, 7, 7 Plus, 8, 8 Plus, SE (2nd and 3rd Gen), X, Xs, Xs Max, XR, 11, 11 Pro, 11 Pro Max, 12, 12 Pro, 12 Mini, 12 Pro Max, 13, 13 Pro, 13 Mini, 13 Pro Max, 14, 14 Plus, 14 Pro, 14 Pro Max, 15, 15 Plus, 15 Pro, 15 Pro Max