Anyway to restore from iCloud backup after initial setup?

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Sfowler2003 Author

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Anyway to restore from iCloud backup after initial setup?

I purchased a new 5s today - my old 4s was backed up to iCloud - the store moved my contacts but I guess they skipped the cloud restore part so I don't have any of my apps - is there anyway to restore from cloud backup after initial setup? I think I can reset it but not sure how to do it and I'm afraid of what it will delete if I reset - please help - I could reload my apps but it won't keep my data right? Thanks

iPhone 5s, iOS 7.0.3

Posted on Oct 24, 2013 3:35 PM

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Answer 1

AAN2

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Oct 24, 2013 3:37 PM in response to Sfowler2003

You should check to make sure that your contacts/information is in your iCloud by logging into iCloud.com. You can also plug your device into iTunes and check when the most recent iCloud backup was before restoring from it.

If your information is there, then you can go through the activation process again pretty easily by going into Settings > General > Reset > Erase All Content and Settings.

Then you can just restore from your iCloud backup.

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Sfowler2003 Author

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Oct 24, 2013 6:41 PM in response to Sfowler2003

That worked great! Thanks!

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