How to Fix iCloud Restore Stuck

Apple provides you with a couple of ways to backup your iOS-based devices. The first method is to use the iTunes app on your computer to create a local backup of your device. The other method is to use the iCloud backup. While some users report that their restorations from iCloud get stuck for some reason on their iPhones.

If that happens to you, there are basically two things that you can do: you can either restart the restoration process or you can stop the current iCloud restoration and then do the process at a later time. Also, you can try to fix this issue with an iOS system repair tool. Keep read and find a way that is suitable for you.

Part 1. How to Get iPhone to Finish Restoring from iCloud Backup

Method 1. Restart the iPhone and Restore Once Again

The easiest way to get around a stuck iCloud backup process is to restart the process. You can do this by first ending the current restoration process and then restarting the process from the beginning. You are going to reboot your iPhone to do this.

Since restoring a backup erases your data, you need to make sure that everything that you need on your phone is backed up somewhere safe. Then, restore your iPhone from an iCloud backup once again.

Step 1. Reboot your iPhone so that the current restoration process gets interrupted. You can do this for various iPhone models as follows.

iPhone with Face ID, iPhone SE (2nd generation), iPhone 8 and later:

1. Press the Volume Up button and release it.
2. Press the Volume Down button and release it.
3. Press and hold down the Side button until the Apple logo appears.

iPhone 7 or iPhone 7 Plus:

1. Press and hold down both Volume Down and Power buttons simultaneously.
2. Release the buttons when the Apple logo appears.

iPhone SE (1st generation), iPhone 6s and earlier:

1. Press and hold down both Home and Power buttons together.
2. Release the buttons when you see the Apple logo on your screen.

Step 2. Go to Settings > General > Reset and tap on Erase All Content and Settings.

Step 3. Set up your phone and select Restore from iCloud Backup on the Apps & Data screen.

Step 4. Select your iCloud backup and it will be restored on your iPhone.

Method 2. Stop a Stuck iCloud Recovery on iPhone

Apple does allow you to stop restoring from an iCloud backup if you decide you do not want to proceed with the process. This is a useful option to use when your iPhone’s iCloud restoration process is stuck somewhere.

The following shows how to stop a stuck iCloud restore on an iPhone.

Step 1. Launch the Settings app and tap on your name banner at the top.

Step 2. Tap on iCloud followed by iCloud Backup to view your backups.

Step 3. Select the option that says Stop Restoring iPhone to end the restoration process.

Step 4. Tap on Stop in the prompt as well to stop the process.

Your iCloud backup will no longer be installed on your iPhone.

Method 3. Fix iCloud Restore Stuck with an iOS Repair Tool

AnyFix is a one-stop solution to fix various iOS/iPadOS/tvOS/iTunes issues. It’s designed by iMobie team, which is a professional team with 7-year experience & helped 100,000+ users.

When you’re facing the system problems like iPhone won’t restore, iPhone won’t update/restart/turn off, other iPhone stuck issues, etc., AnyFix can help you with that and bring your device back to normal. iPad, iPod touch and Apple TV are also supported.

Go get the latest version of AnyFix and fix iCloud restore stuck issue:

Step 1: Go to AnyFix and Repair iPhone System

Launch it and tap on System Repair panel.

Step 2: Connect iPhone and Select One Category

Then you need to connect your device with computer > Choose iPhone Problems or iPad Problems from the interface below (Here we take iPhone Problems as an example.) > Tap Start Now button and continue.

Step 3: Select one of the Repair Modes

AnyFix provides you three modes based on different situations. If you need to fix problems but don’t want to lose data, Standard Repair mode is recommended. And Standard Repair supports the most common system issues, like won’t charge, battery drain, etc.

Step 4: Download Firmware and Enter Recovery Mode

AnyFix will let download a matching firmware for your device and you need to put your device into recovery mode. Once the firmware downloaded, the interface below shows. Tap on Fix Now button.

Step 5: Repairing Process Begin and Wait to Complete

Then AnyFix will start to repair automatically. Wait a minute and it will show you the Repair Completed page as below.

Part 2. Restore iCloud Backup from AnyTrans

To avoid iCloud restore stuck happen again, there’s another backup software you can use. AnyTrans allows you to manage iCloud backup without iPhone, and you can export iCloud content to computer with one-click. No worry about iCloud restore stuck. Besides, with AnyTrans, you can migrate data from an old phone (Android/iPhone) to the new iPhone, transferring data seamlessly. What’s more, it lets you manage iPhone data with ease after set up.

Now, you can download AnyTrans on your computer and restore an iCloud backup easily.

The Bottom Line

An iCloud backup restoration process could get stuck for various reasons. Regardless, there are multiple ways to get around it as shown above. These methods should hopefully fix the issue and let you restore your backup without any problems on your iPhone.