How do I restore my iCloud backup when I’ve already skipped the introduction phase of a new iPhone

I got replaced my iPhone using AppleCare and they took my old one. Before I gave it to them I backed up my iCloud on that phone. Now I have a new phone and I’m wondering how I can restore my backup when I’ve already skipped the introduction part. Is there any other way to do it rather from the introduction, because I’ve already downloaded several files in my phone and it would be a pain to download them all over again.

iPhone 6 Plus, iOS 12

Posted on Oct 4, 2023 5:10 AM

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FoxFifth

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Posted on Oct 4, 2023 8:44 AM

Sorry, you will need to erase the phone and start over. See the following from Use iCloud to transfer data from your previous iOS or iPadOS device to your new iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support

Turn on your new device. A "Hello" screen should appear. If you've already set up your new device, you need to erase it before you can use these steps.*

* To erase your device that's using iOS or iPadOS 15 or later, tap Settings > General > Transfer or Reset [Device] > Erase All Content and Settings. On iOS or iPadOS 14 or earlier, tap Settings > General > Reset > Erase All Content and Settings. This erases all data on your device. After you erase it, your device restarts and the "Hello" screen appears.

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