Cannot Restore Backup from iCloud

I am having exactly the same problem. Any help would be greatly appreciated

I have the problem too... No help to get from apple. They said that i could buy some service help for 60$ and they werent sure that it could solve the problem

What specifically is your problem? There are several different problems described in this message thread. Please say what you are doing to restore the backup and what error you are getting. Are you restoring from your computer, or from iCloud?

"Your iPhone cannot be restored because there is a problem with your backup data. Choose a different backup to restore from."

Thats the message i recieve. And im restoring from iCloud because thats the only backup i have. And yes have chosen the other 3 older backups i can use but still same message. Ive also tried updating to latest OS then reset and try and restore from iCloud again, still same error.

I get exactly the same message. I received my new iPhone in the mail today, and when you turn it on, it navigates you through steps. One of which asks if you'd like to restore from iCloud or set up as a new phone. When I select iCloud restore, it prompts for my login, then asks me which backup I'd like to restore (listed by date). I have chosen all available backups and, at the 2 minutes remaining mark (starts at 7 minutes), I get the same message each time:

Cannot Restore Backup

Your iPhone cannot be restored because there is a problem with your backup data. Choose a different backup to restore from.

PLEASE HELP!

I managed to solve the issue on my iPhone 4S. I was given a replacement by EE and every time I tried to restore using iCloud I kept getting the error: "Your iPhone cannot be restored because there is a problem with your backup data. Choose a different back to restore from.". The problem lays in the firmware version you have.

I've put together a full tutorial here for anyone who has the same issue: http://www.technouz.com/3033/fix-error-ios-your-iphone-cannot-be-restored-becaus e-there-is-a-problem-with-your-backup-data/

I have 3 backups at iOS 7.1.1 in iCloud and still cannot restore anyone backup at iOS 7.1.2 now.

I check the iCloud system status and nothing wrong.

Apple says Your backup does not appear to be usable. If you receive this alert, you should check the iCloud System Status at the iCloud Support website to make sure there are not any issues occurring with iCloud Backup. If there is not a widespread issue notated on the iCloud System Status, the error may self-resolve if you wait several minutes and try again. If issues persist, you should contact iCloud Support via the iCloud Support website.

I am sure there is not a widespread issue notated on the iCloud System Status but the error doesn't self-resolve when I try for 2 days.

Issues persist and don't know who can help.

Did you restore to a fresh version of iOS 7.1.2 before trying the restore? Or are you trying to restore the backup from Settings > iCloud > Storage & Backup?

I'm currently having this issue because of 7.1.2, can someone PLEASE help me. I've restored, rebooted, re-everything, this is getting frustrating.

Yes, I backup when iOS is 7.1.1 and then restore to a fresh iOS7.1.2 so my iPhone is completely empty now.

I start my iPhone 4S and choose restore from iCloud.

But anyone of my 3 backups just cannot restore backup.

How can I restore the backup from Settings > iCloud > Storage & Backup?

I just don't understand why 7.1.2 got this issue.

Please help!!!

I had a similar issue and I was able to restore to the second most recent back up. When you are giving options for back up, you can click on "view all back ups" and you will be able to use back ups you may have made for an earlier day.

I was able to resolve this problem from iOS7 to iOS8 by trying a different WiFi location. Apparently our school filter was blocking the backup but my home WiFi allowed it (even though it was a school issued iPad). Turns out you were both right. Kudos.

Has anyone actually found a more permanent fix for this? I started having this problem on my iPad when restoring a previous back up. No other message aside from "Cannot Restore backup". Even tried using other WiFi with no luck... Please help!

I cannot believe this actually worked for you or that you even gave it a shot.

There is no way that this will work...is what I thought. I threw my arms up and said "What the ****!".
I put my phone next to my router. It worked. It frickin' worked.

Thanks, SJMPDX!!!!

Welcome to the Apple Community.

Apple states that the last three back ups should be available upon restore. I haven't had to restore any of my devices, so can't confirm this, although I've seen other users posts both confirming it and not.

If you are able to access an earlier back up, take not that restoring notes is a bit tricky.

The difficulty in restoring iCloud data from a back up is that the back up is older than the current version on iCloud and anything that is restored gets removed again when an iCloud sync occurs.

Recovering your notes is quite time consuming, you may wish not to save all your notes to save some time, if they are not of importance.

1. Ensure the device is connected to your local network.
2. Start the restore from iCloud back up.
3. Allow the devices settings to restore (watch for the confirmation of completion).
4. As the apps begin to restore pull the connection to your router WAN port (the one that goes to the telephone point).
5. Wait for the time out confirmation.
6. Open the 'Notes' app, and open your first note (assuming your deleted notes have now been restored).
7. Select the share option at the foot of the screen (rectangle with arrow) and choose mail.
8. Send the email to yourself (If they won't send, save them to draft)
9. Repeat steps 7 & 8, until you have copied all the notes you wish to save to email.
10. Reconnect the router to the internet and let the restore process complete.
11. Navigate to settings > iCloud and make sure 'Notes' syncing is enabled.
12. Open the 'Notes' app, check that iCloud notes have reverted to how they were before starting the restore.
13. Open the 'Mail' app and open the first email you sent yourself and copy the text you want in the note.
14. Open the 'Notes' app and create a new note in the iCloud, paste the text you copied.
15. Go to iCloud.comon a computer and check that the note has synced to iCloud.
16. Repeat steps 12, 13 & 14 until you have recovered all your notes.

May I suggest that you carry out a back up to iTunes before you try anything, that way should things become even worse, you can at least restore back to where you are now.