How to restore from iCloud backup after phone setup was already initiated

Hello,


I had to erase my phone temporarily and restore from backup, which I did before resetting the phone. During the set up process, I kept receiving error messages that the phone couldn't be restored from the recent iCloud backup. I then chose to just set it up later as offered during the setup process. The problem now is I can't recall the steps to do so once the phone is active and I can't seem to located any guidance in the support community that's specific to restoring from an iCloud backup once the phone is already past the initial setup procedure. Thoughts?


Thanks!

Posted on Jan 21, 2017 9:11 PM

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Posted on Jan 21, 2017 9:13 PM

Let the setup run.


Then:


  1. On your iOS device, go to Settings > General > Software Update. ...
  2. Make sure you have a recent backup to restore from. ...
  3. Go to Settings > General > Reset, then tap “Erase all content and settings.”
  4. From the apps Apps & Data screen, tap Restore from iCloud Backup, then sign in to iCloud.
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