iPhone iPad Backup and Restore Process (iCloud and iTunes)
Note: After taking a backup if you delete a Photo/video/Notes/Reminder or any other data on the device and take a backup again the previous Photo/video/Notes/reminders and all data are lost forever.
Alternatively; Archive backups before taking a fresh backup using iTunes.
There are two places you can keep a backup (iTunes or iCloud)
Here is the process for iCloud Backup and Restore...
Use iCloud Backup and Restore.
How to back up with iCloud
- Connect your device to a Wi-Fi network.
- Go to Settings > [your name], and tap iCloud.
- Tap iCloud Backup.
- Tap Back Up Now. Stay connected to your Wi-Fi network until the process completes.
How to back up your iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch - Apple ...
Restore your device from an iCloud backup
- Turn on your device. ...
- Follow the onscreen setup steps until you reach the Apps & Data screen, then tap Restore from iCloud Backup.
- Sign in to iCloud with your Apple ID.
- Choose a backup.
Restore your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch from a backup ...
Back up to Computer...
How to backup with your computer
- Connect your device to your computer. On a Mac with macOS Catalina 10.15, open Finder. On a Mac with macOS Mojave 10.14 or earlier, or on a PC, open iTunes.
- If a message asks for your device passcode or to Trust This Computer, follow the onscreen steps. If you forgot your passcode, get help.
- Locate your device on your computer. If your device doesn't appear on your computer, learn what to do.
- If you want to save Health and Activity data from your device or Apple Watch, you need to encrypt your backup: Select the box called Encrypt [device] backup and create a memorable password. If you don't need to save your Health and Activity data, you can make a backup that isn't encrypted. Just click Back Up Now.
- Write down your password and store it somewhere safe, because there's no way to recover your iTunes backups without this password.
- When the process ends, you can see if the backup finished successfully.
Restore your device from a backup on your computer
- On a Mac with macOS Catalina 10.15 or later, open Finder. On a Mac with macOS Mojave 10.14 or earlier, or on a PC, open iTunes.
- Connect your device to your computer with a USB cable.* If a message asks for your device passcode or to Trust This Computer, follow the onscreen steps. If you forgot your passcode, get help.
- Select your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch when it appears in the Finder window or iTunes. If your device doesn't appear, learn what to do.
- Select Restore Backup. If a message says that your device's software is too old, learn what to do.
- Look at the date of each backup and pick the most relevant.
- Click Restore and wait for the restore time to finish. If asked, enter the password for your encrypted backup.
- Keep your device connected after it restarts and wait for it to sync with your computer. You can disconnect after the sync finishes.
- Get help restoring from a backup.