3 Ways to Restore iPhone from iCloud Backup [iPhone 13 Supported]

When you switch to a new iPhone or repair some problems with your iPhone, the first thing you need to do is to retrieve contents from the old iPhone or recover lost data. And one of the most recommended ways to complete that job is to restore iPhone from iCloud backup. But many people know this method but don’t know how to do it. Therefore, in this article, we will share with you 3 simple methods with detailed steps to help you restore iPhone from iCloud backup. Then let’s read on!

Also Read: How to Restore iPhone without Updating >

Directly Restore iCloud Backup to New iPhone

This method can be applied when you got a new iPhone or from an erased iPhone. If you want to recover all current data and settings after restoring, we highly recommend you back up your iPhone before restoring iCloud backups.

To restore iCloud backup on the iPhone directly:

Step 1. Go to Settings > General > Scroll down the screen and tap Reset > Choose the Erase All Content and Settings > Enter your password. Your iPhone will then restart.

Step 2. When you start to set up your iPhone, follow the on-screen instructions, including choosing your country, selecting WiFi, setting up Face ID, and setting a lock screen passcode.

Step 2. After completing the above settings, you will enter Apps & Data interface. Tap Restore from iCloud Backup on the Apps & Data screen > Sign in to iCloud > Proceed to Choose Backup and choose the one that contains the data you need to restore.

How to Restore from iCloud Backup without Reset

Since the traditional way to restore an iPhone from iCloud backup will erase all contents and settings on iPhone and can’t allow previewing of the backup files, plenty of iPhone users prefer to get a reliable and efficient iPhone data recovery tool to complete the job without erasing original data. Therefore, as a professional data recovery tool, PhoneRescue for iOS exactly meets your needs. Keep on reading and figure out its features.

• Free preview – Unlike the traditional blind restore from iCloud, PhoneRescue for iOS supports previewing all the data in your iCloud backup. With it, you can choose what you want to restore as you like.
• Zero Data Overwrite – PhoneRescue for iOS can ensure the original data is not overwritten while restoring. So you no longer have to be afraid to lose the original contents in your iPhone.
• Comprehensive data types support – Worried about files not being supported? Take it easy! PhoneRescue for iOS can restore everything from contacts to photos, as long as it is your iCloud backup.
• Data Security Guarantee – Don’t be afraid of your important data being leaked! Because PhoneRescue for iOS uses the strongest 256-bit SSL encryption technology to ensure that you are the only recipient of your data.

Now download PhoneRescue for iOS and let’s check how to restore iPhone from iCloud backup without losing data. Just 3 simple steps and a few minutes are needed to finish the whole process.

Step 1. Run PhoneRescue for iOS > Connect your iPhone to the computer via its USB cable > Click Recover from iCloud mode.

Step 2. Log into your iCloud account > Choose the iCloud Backup option.

Step 3. Choose the backup that contains the files you prefer and click Download > Choose the data categories you would like to restore, then click OK to download the backup.

Step 4. After it completes, check it and click the right arrow on the bottom right > Preview and select the files you want to restore > Click the To Device button to restore them to your device now.

Also Read: How to Backup & Restore iPhone iPad with/without iTunes >

Restore iPhone from iCloud Backup in One Click

PhoneTrans can easily restore iCloud backups to an iPhone with great ease. As a professional data transfer tool, PhoneTrans can keep its high efficiency on data restore to make sure every new phone can work as the old one. In addition, PhoneTrans can also support Restore iTunes Backup to Phone, Transfer WhatsApp to iPhone, etc. How to restore iCloud backups to an iPhone with PhoneTrans, let’s figure it out.

Step 1. Download PhoneTrans and install it on your computer. Also, connect your iPhone to the computer.

Step 2. Choose Phone Restore on the left side and choose iCloud Data on the right panel. Click on Start Transfer to go on.

Step 3. Follow the instruction and log into your iCloud account. Choose the data you want to restore from iCloud backups.

How to Back Up iCloud Data before Restoring iPhone

If you want to manage your iCloud backup before restoring iPhone from iCloud, AnyTrans – iPhone Data Manager is just what you need. It supports batch export of iCloud backups to your computer in only one click, so you can quickly and efficiently manage your iCloud backups in one place. Now let’s go through the detailed steps to export iCloud backup to your computer.

Step 1. Download and install AnyTrans on your Mac/PC.

Step 2. Launch it and connect your iPhone to the computer via its USB cable > Choose iCloud Manager from the left panel > Enter your Apple ID and password to log into your iCloud account.

Step 3. Here you can choose one category to view and download, or you can directly choose Content to PC to transfer all data from iCloud backup to the computer.

Step 4. Here we take Contacts as an example. Select the contacts you want to export > Click Download to Computer button > Choose Export as Google CSV format/as Outlook CSV format/as .vcf format.

After the downloading process completes, click view files to check. With AnyTrans, all your data can be stored on your computer, and then you can manage your iCloud storage with AnyTrans now.

The Bottom Line

With the detailed steps above, you may be able to restore your iPhone from iCloud backup successfully. But comparing these 3 methods, if you want to quickly restore a large amount of data in the shortest time, without overwriting the original content, then PhoneRescue for iOS is undoubtedly the best for you.