How do I restore data from a device that is at the bottom of a river?

How do I retrieve iCloud backup of device that is lost and now replaced?

iPhone SE, iOS 14

Posted on Jul 6, 2021 8:04 PM

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Posted on Jul 6, 2021 8:48 PM

SusanVineyard Said:

"How do I retrieve iCloud backup of device that is lost and now replaced?"

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Sync Through iCloud:

Was iCloud enabled on this iPhone that you had lost in the river? If so, enable all iCloud options on your replaced iPhone. All should sync.

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Jul 6, 2021 8:48 PM in response to SusanVineyard

SusanVineyard Said:

"How do I retrieve iCloud backup of device that is lost and now replaced?"

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Sync Through iCloud:

Was iCloud enabled on this iPhone that you had lost in the river? If so, enable all iCloud options on your replaced iPhone. All should sync.

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Jul 6, 2021 9:05 PM in response to SusanVineyard

SusanVineyard wrote:

How do I retrieve iCloud backup of device that is lost and now replaced?


You will need another device running the same iOS version or newer as the lost device, and the following restore procedure:

Restore or set up your device from an iCloud backup - Apple Support

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