How to restore a backup on MacBook?

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How to restore a backup on MacBook?

I recently wanted to downgrade IOS 16 to IOS 15 because my iPhone XR started having bugs. So I connected to iTunes made a backup on my MacBook Pro and then restored my Device. I then wanted to restore the backup that was saved on my MacBook but couldn't. It says "Last Device Backup: Never" but under "manage Backups" the exact same Backup is shown. So how do I restore that backup.

PS: I tried updating the phone and also signing in to my icloud without any glimpse of success. There was still no backup to restore.

MacBook Pro 13″, macOS 12.2

Posted on Aug 3, 2022 2:29 PM

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shoeluvr13

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Aug 3, 2022 3:04 PM in response to umut167

You won’t be able to use that backup because it’s on a newer iOS than ID installed on the iPhone. When installing abets you are informed to make and archive a current backup in case you want to stop using Beta before its public.

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shoeluvr13

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Aug 4, 2022 4:12 PM in response to umut167

Yes if you put iOS beta 16 back on the phone you could restore the back up. Then you can save photos and other files either through syncing to iCloud or transferring them to your Mac before removing beta again.

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shoeluvr13

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Aug 3, 2022 2:35 PM in response to umut167

You made a backup while Beta iOS 16 was still installed on the iPhone?

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umut167 Author

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Aug 3, 2022 3:08 PM in response to shoeluvr13

Thanks a lot! but what if I start my device with my Apple ID and then install the IOS 16 Beta and then restore the device? Can I then restore the IOS 16 Backup that is saved on my Macbook ? I know that doesn't solve my problem entirely but at least I have all my photo etc. back. Thanks in advance !

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