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How to restore my iPhone from a previous backup?

How can I restore my phone from a previous backup?

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iPhone 11 Pro, 16

Posted on Aug 20, 2023 3:14 AM

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Chattanoogan

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Posted on Aug 20, 2023 7:40 AM

The ONLY way is to reset (completely erase) the phone and restore.

Restore your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch from a backup - Apple Support

Obviously, this is NOT a decision to be taken lightly.

(As any data on your device which is NOT in your backup — or “synced” elsewhere — will most likely will be permanently lost)

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