Q: incomplete reset from icloud on my iphone 5S
I accidentally deleted much content from my iphone 5S a few days ago. Content deleted was mostly from Notes and many phone numbers. Luckily, I had an icloud backup from a day earlier. Upon deleting all content and settings (done in the Genius Bar) much was restored but much still was missing. The odd thing was that
the missing data appeared for about 1 minute and then disappeared. I tried redoing the procedure at home but the same thing happened again. Does anyone have an answer for this?
iPhone 5s, iOS 8.4
Posted on Aug 10, 2015 6:53 AM
Yes I do and I know what to do. You backup still contains that info, but as soon it is restored it is being pushed out by newer data from icloud servers.
You need to merge those two databases.
Follow this document - credit to UK prime.
Recovering deleted iCloud contacts from an iCloud backup.
Make two changes
Instead of his item 4 - turn on airplane mode.
Instead of his item 7 turn off airplane mode.
Modify his number 6 to doing the same with your notes and contacts.
Posted on Aug 10, 2015 7:00 AM