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Q: when i try to restore my phone from backup in itunes , it says not enough space on phone

when i try to restore my phone from backup in itunes , it says not enough space on phone

iPhone 4S, iOS 6.1.3

Posted on Apr 4, 2013 1:38 PM

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Q: when i try to restore my phone from backup in itunes , it says not enough space on phone

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  • by RedCrayonDesign,

    RedCrayonDesign RedCrayonDesign Apr 20, 2013 12:34 AM in response to karteek123
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    Apr 20, 2013 12:34 AM in response to karteek123

    I had the same problem and was able to resolve it.

     

    Please note that I was pretty much at capacity before trying to upgrade to the latest software. I assume the new software update was larger than the previous version which caused the error trying to restore all the data from before but not having enough room now.

     

    On the iphone, go to Settings > General > Reset

    select "Erase all Content and Settings"

     

    Connect to iTunes > you'll see "Welcome to Your New iPhone" page.

    Select the "Restore from this backup:" and the restore commences.

     

    After the restore, the phone will reboot and return to the "Welcome to Your New iPhone" page. Be patient. It will take a moment. Select the "Setup as New Phone" - your iPhone will sync all apps and music.

     

    All Apps and data were restored successfully!  (Took awhile though)

    Good luck

  • by phipywr,

    phipywr phipywr Apr 29, 2014 6:23 PM in response to RedCrayonDesign
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    Apr 29, 2014 6:23 PM in response to RedCrayonDesign

    If this doesn't work and everything is lost, I may hunt you down and smack you around with a wet noodle. 

  • by 86smopuiM,

    86smopuiM 86smopuiM Jun 17, 2014 1:41 PM in response to RedCrayonDesign
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    Jun 17, 2014 1:41 PM in response to RedCrayonDesign

    This worked for me, and my apps and settings were all restored.