HT204686: How to erase your iOS device and then set it up as a new device or restore it from backups

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Q: Restoring ipad mini from iCloud using my last iPhone backup

I'm trying to setup my ipad from a backup of my iPhone 5 and it says I need iOS 6.1.2 on my iPhone which I have yet on my ipad it still will not allow me to restore from that backup.

iPhone 5, iOS 6.1.2

Posted on Feb 21, 2013 6:03 PM

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  • by Diavonex,

    Diavonex Diavonex Feb 21, 2013 6:08 PM in response to Kleighackerman
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    Feb 21, 2013 6:08 PM in response to Kleighackerman

    Update your iPhone to IOS 6.1.2 and follow the steps below to restore from iCloud Backup.

     

     

    Restore from iCloud Backup

     

     

    1. Erase all contents and settings (Settings>General>Reset>Erase all content and settings)

     

     

    2. You'll be asked twice to confirm

     

     

    3. You'll see Apple logo and progress bar

     

     

    4. You'll see a big iPad logo on screen

     

     

    5. Configuration start

     

     

    6. Set language

     

     

    7. Set country

     

     

    8. Enable Location Service

     

     

    9. Select network, enter password and join network

     

     

    10. You'll be given 3 options (a) Setup as New iPad (b) Restore from iCloud Backup (c) Restore from iTune Backup

     

     

    11. Selected Restore from iCloud Backup

     

     

    12. You'll be required to enter Apple ID and Password

     

     

    13. Agree to Terms and Conditions

     

     

    14. Select Backup file

     

     

    15. You'll see progress bar

     

     

    16. Red slider will appear; slide to unlock; step #1 to #16 is fast

     

     

    17. Pre-installed apps will be restored first

     

     

    18. Message: Purchased apps and media will now be automatically downloaded

     

     

    19. You'll see a pageful of apps with Waiting/Loading/Installing

     

     

    20. When the restore process is complete, your device will restart. You should connect the device to iTunes to sync data not contained in the backup (such as music, videos, apps, and so on).