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lindi212 Author

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iPhone 11 to new iPhone Air transfer stuck estimating

Im uploading my iphone 11 icloud data to my new iPhone air, its been stuck on time remaining: estimating for about an hour, anything I should do?

iPhone Air, iOS 26

Posted on Mar 4, 2026 6:58 PM

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Mar 5, 2026 7:43 AM in response to lindi212

Are you doing a Restore from an iCloud backup?

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

I think I'd start over. You can do a forced re-start:

Force restart iPhone - Apple Support

This is different from a simple Power Off. I had to continue holding the button down 5 or 10 seconds past the "slide to power off" message, and then I released the button only after the Apple Logo appeared indicating a re-start.

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