Restore old iphone backups. Restoring iPhone from backup

To protect yourself from losing information if your Apple device breaks down, it is recommended to create a backup copy. But sometimes the operation fails and the copying fails. To correct an error, you must first identify the causes of its occurrence.

Why couldn't I create a backup via iTunes or iCloud?

Errors: “Unable to create a backup copy”, “Error in creating backup copy", "Backup failed" appear for the following reasons:

• iTunes version is outdated;
• The USB cable is not working properly;
• Internet connection and speed are unstable;
• too many backups have been created;
• the problem is in the device itself.

How to fix an error in creating a backup copy

If you do not know the exact cause of the failure, then follow all the steps one by one until you solve the problem.

Reboot the system

Try rebooting the device you are using. This action will restart all processes running in background, and will probably solve the issue.

Checking your Internet connection

The problem may be with your internet connection, so try connecting to a different one. Wi-Fi hotspot, reboot the router or check the mobile network status.

Application update

If you use iTunes, make sure you have the latest version of the program installed:

Updating iOS and programs

Make sure the apps installed on your phone or tablet are up to date and the firmware version is correct latest version iOS:

Freeing up disk space

Your computer's hard disk probably runs out of space, so you can't save a backup copy. Then open File Explorer and clear the memory.

Sign in to your Apple ID account

Sign out of your Apple ID account and sign in again. On iPhone, iPad, iPod touch this is possible through the settings:

On Mac OS and Windows with using iTunes Just click on the account name, then on the “Log out” button, and then log in to the program again.

Often due to breakdown or iPhone loss you lose valuable data, such as photos, phone numbers, messages (SMS, iMessage, WhatsApp, Viber). Apple foresaw these annoying moments and added iOS feature data backup for easy recovery and data backup from iPhone.

There are two ways to store backups:

1. Storing backups locally on your computer

These copies are created using iTunes and stored directly on your computer.

Minuses: You should periodically connect your device to your computer and launch iTunes to perform a backup.

2. Storing backups in the iCloud cloud service

These copies are created automatically when your device is connected to a Wi-Fi network and a power source, that is, it is charging. By default, Apple allocates 5 GB of storage space for free. iCloud storage.

If you use iCloud, make sure you have data backup enabled.

Minuses: Over time, these 5 GB become insufficient, and you have to switch to a paid plan.

If you have one of the iPhone backups suggested above, but do not have access to the device itself, and you need your data, use the following instructions.

How to Recover Lost Data from iPhone from iTunes or iCloud Copy

There are many ways to get a backup without having an iPhone. Below we will tell you how easy it is to recover data using Tenorshare UltData. It allows you to recover data from both local iTunes copies, and from iCloud backup.

The program has three recovery modes:

1. Recover data directly from iPhone without backups
2. Recovering data from a copy of iTunes
3. Recovering data from an iCloud copy

The program may be useful if:

• You deleted your data by mistake
• Updated iOS on your iPhone and forgot to make a copy
• Performed a factory reset
• Lost iPhone data after jailbreak
• Broken iPhone
• iPhone stuck on Apple logo, black/white “death” screen
• iPhone is infected with a virus
• You forgot your iPhone password and it's locked
• iTunes can't recognize your iPhone and you can't restore from an iTunes backup

If you haven't lost your iPhone and have access to it

1. Download the program. The program has a free trial version:

2. Once installed and running, connect your device to your computer using a USB cable

3. Press the button Start Scan. The scanning of deleted data on your device will begin. It will take some time.

4. After scanning is completed, you will receive a message:

5. All your iPhone data will be displayed on the left side of the window, including those that were previously deleted. These could be photographs, messages, phone numbers, calendar entries, notes and much more.

6. Select the data you want to recover and click Recover. For example, a recently deleted call.

7. The directory with the recovered data will open. If we're talking about about photos, you need to rename the photos by adding the extension .jpg or .png.

If you have lost your iPhone and do not have physical access to it

We hope the instructions will be useful if you have lost your iPhone or your data!

Restoring an iPhone from a backup is as easy as shelling pears, even if this is your first time holding an iOS device in your hands. There are several recovery methods iPhone data and iPad from the “backup” which we will talk about in the article* “under the cut”.
* Information for beginners, advanced users will not be interested, so pass by.

Risk of data loss from iPhone memory and iPad there are always: user errors, software failures, force majeure circumstances (force majeure). At one point, the contents of the device, which is often much more valuable than the device itself, can be irretrievably lost.

To prevent this from happening, you need to do it and do it periodically. If you are too lazy to create backup copies of your device, they may be created under certain conditions.

Ways to restore iPhone from backup

The method for restoring data from a backup directly depends on how you performed the backup. If you have created a copy of the device in iCloud, you can restore data from it only using the setup assistant (the device must be connected to the Internet via Wi-Fi).

If the backup was performed on your computer in iTunes, you can restore data from the copy at any time, but only if you also did so in iTunes.

!For reference
iTunes can back up to local computer or in iCloud cloud storage. Restoring data from the latter is only possible during the initial setup of the iPhone.

You can restore your iPhone from a backup:

1. On your computer in iTunes anytime.
2. Directly on the device only when it is activated.

How to Restore iPhone from iTunes Backup

As I already said, the way to restore a copy of your data depends on the backup method. If in iTunes on home page devices (Update, backup and configure synchronization settings) in the "Backups" section in the " Automatic creation copies”, the “iCloud” item is active and there is not a single backup copy on the computer’s hard drive; you cannot restore data on your iPhone using iTunes.

Example:
Take a look at the screenshot below.

Information about iTunes backups

Today at 09:48 I backed up my iPhone via iTunes to iCloud, at 11:29 on my local computer. IN iTunes settings on the " Devices"There is no iCloud copy in the list where all available backups are displayed, and it was also created using iTunes.

It turns out that when you create a copy of iCloud in a media combine, it is not saved on your computer’s hard drive, but is automatically uploaded to iCloud.

You can only restore data from an iCloud copy using the setup assistant when activating your iPhone.

To restore your iPhone from a backup created in iTunes and saved on your computer, follow these steps:

!For reference
Backups iPhone, iPad and iPod touch Compatible: You can restore your iPhone data from a backup of another iPhone, iPad, or iPod Touch.

After the setup is complete, all your data that was included in the backup will be restored to your device. It is created and configured in iTunes, unlike a copy iCloud features No.

How to Restore iPhone from iCloud Backup

As you already know, an iCloud copy can be created both on the iPhone itself and through iTunes. You can restore data from such a copy only directly on the device and only with the help of the setup assistant. The iPhone must be connected to the Internet via Wi-Fi.

Assistant iOS settings can be launched not only after, if you want to restore data from an iCloud copy on an already configured device, the iOS setup assistant will also be launched after in the “Reset” menu.

After erasing iPhone you will be prompted to restore from backup

!Important
Erasing content and settings will delete all content on your iPhone, so be sure to back it up before resetting.

At the activation stage, after selecting a language, region, connecting the device to a Wi-Fi network, setting up geolocation services on the “ iPhone setup» you will be offered data recovery options:

1. Select "Recover from iCloud Backup".
2. You will be prompted to connect account iCloud, aka Apple ID, enter your password.
3. In the next step, you will need to agree to the user agreement twice.
4. Then create a lock password. The request appears if the restoration occurs from a backup of a device with activated lock password.
5. Set up Touch ID or skip this step (you can set up the fingerprint scanner at any time).
6. Set up Touch ID for iTunes Store And App Store.
7. After reboot iPhone screen will go out, it will appear Apple logo and status bar. After it is completely filled out, you will again need to set up location services, connect iCloud, set up iMessage and Face Time.
8. After loading the desktop, all applications installed at the time the iPhone backup was created will be automatically downloaded from the App Store.

After restoring iPhone from iCloud backup, everything data included in the copy(iCloud backup can be flexibly configured) will be loaded into the device memory.

As you can see, even a child can restore an iPhone or iPad from a backup; it is very important that there is something to restore from. Don't neglect backup, you never know what will happen to your device and its contents in the next second.

Video instructions on how to restore an iPhone from a backup

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Quite often there are situations when your devices - iPad or iPhone - work slowly, slow down, or reboot. As a rule, the main problems are related to a non-functioning Wi-fi or LTE network. Some users have noted errors in the performance of geolocation services. This can be fixed by restoring the software from a backup copy.

We will divide the article into several parts. Let's take a closer look at data recovery using a PC or MAC, as well as how to recover data from an iPhone via iCloud.

Customized backup is the key to success

It is important to make sure that the automatic backup function of your iPhone or iPad is properly configured. You can customize data backup every 24 hours via the icloud cloud service.

Especially for this, we will soon prepare another instruction on how to create a backup copy of your iPhone or iPad.

How to Reset iPhone or Hard Reboot

The first thing you must do to restore your iPhone or iPad from a backup is to delete all contents of the device and restore the factory settings. At this point you will lose all data that was not synchronized with the cloud iCloud service or any other, like Yandex Disk. You can read more about how to do a hard reboot.

What data will you lose during reset iPhone or iPad? Expect a detailed release information article. To transfer some data and contacts to iPhone 7, we advise you to read this article.

Find My iPhone will also turn off after you restart your device. Don't worry, this function will become active after the smartphone is restored.

Recover iPhone Backup from iCloud

Proper data recovery of your Apple smartphone iPhone or Apple iPad from an icloud cloud storage backup requires the following steps:

1. When you see “Hello” on the screen, press the Home button.

2. Select the device language.

3. Select the country or region of your location.

4. Find Wi-Fi network and connect to it.

5. Confirm whether to enable or disable Location services.

6. Configure the fingerprint scanner (Touch ID).

7. When you get to the “Applications and Data” section, click on “Restore from iCloud backup.”

8. Enter your Apple ID and account password.

9. Confirm the agreement with the terms of use of the smartphone.

10. Select the backup you want to use. To do this, click on the “Show all backups” button. This will allow you to view old backups that are stored in cloud service iCloud.

It is important to know! If you are trying to solve a problem that is related to your iPhone or iPad not working properly, you should choose the backup that is most relevant to you. This will allow you to restore the most recent data that was recorded in iCloud.

Restoring an iPhone from an iCloud backup will take some time. So calmly grab a cup of tea or coffee and enjoy the wonderful moments.

This concludes our consideration of the question: “How to restore an iPhone from an icloud backup from a phone?” We also note and remind you that data recovery from cloud storage is possible without using a PC or MAC, so we answered one of the frequently asked questions: “How to restore an iPhone from an iCloud backup from a phone.”

How to restore an iPad or iPhone from an iTunes backup?

If you decide to back up your iPhone or iPad, simply connect your smartphone to iTunes and the backup process will begin automatically. You can also restore your gadget using one of latest copies, which are saved in iTunes. First, manually disable Find My iPhone (create article). Then we proceed to restoring the smartphone from a backup copy.

It is important to know! This method restores exclusively your contacts, calendar notes, text messages and settings, but not the device firmware.

1. Connect your iPhone or iPad to your computer.

2. Launch iTunes on PC or MAC.

3. Click on the smartphone icon on the left top corner iTunes windows.

4. Click on "Summary" from the menu on the left side.

5. Make sure that the settings (checkbox) for automatic backup on this computer are selected.

6. Click on the “Restore backup” button (Backup).

7. When all the settings have been put in order, select your device and click the “Restore” button.

8. If necessary, enter a password that will unlock your iPhone backups.

9. Continue to follow the steps indicated by the iTunes assistant and wait for the backup to be restored.

When all your attempts were in vain

If for some reason our instructions did not help you understand the question “How to restore an iPhone from an iCloud backup,” we recommend starting everything from clean slate, i.e. clean installation iOS firmware devices. One of the main advantages of this approach is hard reset all settings and settings of your gadget. It looks like general cleaning in your apartment. Select only the applications you want to keep on the storage device.

One of the disadvantages of this method is complete removal all data. Therefore, we advise you to make sure in advance that you have made a backup copy of your message, contacts, media files, applications and much more that is of value to you.

Once you are sure that you have backed up your important data to several cloud storage, you can safely proceed with the installation new firmware iOS on your device. Follow the instructions that the installer offers you and do not retreat a single step. We will publish soon new instructions about how to set up or set up your iPhone as a new device.

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When an iPhone backup is not created in iTunes or iCloud, the device displays a series of errors: “Backup failed,” “Error in creating...”, etc. This makes it impossible to continue the operation, but there are a number of ways to deal with the problem.

Before considering options to fix the problem, users need to research why they most often fail to back up their iPhone:

• Outdated version of iTunes.
• It's over free place.
• The cable connected from the device to the PC is faulty.
• Unstable Internet connection, lack of required speed or traffic.
• A previously performed backup was interrupted, and iTunes does not provide the opportunity to continue the operation, since there are already other similar files.
• Problems in the device itself.

In most cases, rebooting the system is sufficient, but if repeated error, it is worth paying attention to other causes and conducting diagnostics.

How to understand why the operation cannot be performed:

1. Connect the device to your PC and see if it appears in iTunes. If this does not happen, there is a high probability of a software problem or a damaged cable.
2. If you have several computers or MACs, you can try to perform the procedure through them when this cannot be done on one PC. If everything works on others, then the problem is not in the iPhone.

When the device reports that the copy is damaged, it is advisable to contact the technician, because... self-recovery files may lead to additional errors and loss of information.

Restart is one of the most simple methods getting rid of errors during backup, and everything is done very easily:

1. Find the power button and press it for 10 seconds.
2. When a red button appears on the display, swipe to the right with your finger.
3. We wait for the device to turn off, then turn it on by pressing the same power key.

Checking your Internet connection

Poor internet connection speed can also interfere with the procedure. To check it on a PC, you need to take several steps:

1. Go to a specialized website. For example: speedtest.net/ru
2. Select the “Start scan” function.
3. Wait one minute. At this time, the program will automatically check your connection speed and then display the final results. It is advisable to close all windows in the browser - they can lower them, since when sites are open, data is still received and transmitted.
4. At the end, the ping will appear - the connection reaction time, and the lower it is, the better. Optimal value– 40m/s. The speed of data transfer and reception, measured in MB or GB, is also displayed here: it all depends on what indicators are declared by the provider.

iPhone owners can check the Internet speed directly on their gadgets. To do this, just download Speed ​​app Test and use it according to the instructions described above. Any action depending on the situation will lead to the appearance of indicators with an accuracy of up to 99%.

If the connection is established with using Wi-Fi, the fault may be a malfunction of the router, and you also need to pay attention to it: for example, check whether other devices are connected to the access point.

Application update

If you plan to perform a backup using iTunes, you need to make sure that the latest version of the program is installed on the system; errors may also occur due to outdated software. How to do it:

1. Open the application and go to the “Help” section.
2. To find the latest version, go to the “Updates” menu.
3. We are waiting for iTunes to produce automatic search updates. If they are found, the program will install them on its own, only confirmation is required.

This solution is effective, and after installing the updates, you will need to delete old backups (if any) and then perform the operation again.

Updating iOS and programs

After the release of iOS 9.2.1, all applications are updated to automatic mode, but many people still have problems with auto-update. To check the device, it is recommended to make sure that the latest firmware version matches the OS, and also check for updates:

1. Go to settings, select “General”.
2. Move down and find the “Software Update” section.
3. The system automatically scans for iOS updates. If they are available, you will be prompted to install them or perform the operation later.

Freeing up disk space

Capacity cloud drive in iCloud is limited, and if it is full, this problem can only be solved by purchasing additional volume. What is needed for this:

1. Go to settings, then select “iCloud”, then – storage.
2. Click on “Change storage plan” and select a tariff for 20, 20,200, 500 GB or 1 TB. The price will depend on the selected volume.

In rare cases after purchase additional package The disk capacity does not increase. If such a problem occurs, you should contact the service Apple support and describe the situation.

If the copy is not made through iCloud, but directly through the PC, there is probably no free space on the computer hard drive, so you need to free it up to solve the problem. How to do everything:

1. Open “Add or Remove Programs”.
2. Let's see which programs are not used.
3. We perform uninstallation.

Sign in to your Apple ID account

You may receive an error when signing in to your Apple ID, so here's what you need to do:

1. Go to settings, look for iCloud, click on the icon.
2. Select an account, then log out of it and perform re-entry by entering your username and password.

Deleting old backup versions

The presence of old backups in iTunes or iCloud is the most common reason why you cannot create a new one.

How to delete data from iTunes:

1. Open the program, go to settings, then to the “Devices” tab.
2. A list of all files will appear in the window that opens; they need to be uninstalled.

To delete a backup from iCloud, a number of actions are performed:

1. Through the settings we move to the “iCloud” tab.
2. After the information appears in the tab, find the “Management” button.
3. Click on the menu “ Backup", delete unnecessary files.

All of the above methods are only suitable for use with a PC. To clean iCloud from an iPhone, another instruction is relevant:

1. Click on “Settings”, through iCloud menu go to “Storage and copies”.
2. We go to “Storage”, look at the copies of all devices displayed in the list that opens, and select those that need to be deleted.

Sometimes there is not enough space for a backup in the cloud Apple service, and then you need to delete unnecessary files or buy a package with additional memory.

Conclusion

Errors when creating a backup on iPhone through programs are a common problem. To solve this problem, there are several proven methods that will certainly help resolve problems in a matter of minutes, while the iPhone owner will not need much knowledge about the device and operation software– just follow the instructions.