How to Restore iPhone X/8 from iPhone 5/6/7/8/X Backup

Restore iPhone X/8 from iPhone Backup via iTunes

Situations that Users May Need iTunes to Restore iPhone X/8 from Backup

• If you have a new iPhone X/8
• When your gadget experiences data loss and you have saved the data with iTunes

Pros and Cons of using iTunes to Restore iPhone X/8

Pros

• It is free to use
• Quick and easy access to your data

Cons

• You are not allowed to view your backup content before restoring
• To backup, you must have an internet connection
• Slow to transfer large files
• In case you lose the passcode, you may be unable to access your files

Steps on How to Restore iPhone X/8 from Backup via iTunes

Step 1: Start the iTunes application on the computer you used as back up.

Step 2: Attach your iPhone to a computer using a compatible cable.

Step 3: You will receive a message that asks for a passcode to allow the gadget to trust the PC. Simply enter the right passcode.

Step 4: Select your gadget once it is detected and appears in iTunes.

Step 5: Tap on Restore Backup in the iTunes app.

Step 6: Choose the most recent data.

Step 7: Touch Restore.

Step 8: Ensure that your device is still attached to the PC even after it restarts and leave it to sync with your computer. After this process is complete, disconnect your iPhone from your computer.  

Part 2: Restore iPhone X/8 from iPhone Backup via iCloud

Situations that Users May Need  iCloud to Restore iPhone X/8 from Backup

• When you buy a new iPhone X/8 and you want to get your old data to your new iDevice.
• When your device encounters data loss or it is damaged.  

Advantages and Disadvantages of Using iCloud to Restore iPhone X/8

Advantages

• You do not require a cable to restore iPhone X from backup
• iCloud is free to get
• You get 5 GB free storage  

Disadvantages

• You must have internet connection
• Not all file formats can be saved and restored from this backup
• You have to buy more storage space once the 5 GB storage is full

Steps on How to Restore iPhone X/8 from Backup via iCloud

Step 1: Switch on your iPhone. If you already set up your device, you need to erase all of its content before you can use these steps to restore from your backup.

Step 2: Follow the setup steps on your screen till you reach the Apps and Data section.

Step 3: Touch on Restore from iCloud.

Step 4: Log in to the iCloud app using your exact Apple ID.

Step 5: Pick a backup. You can do this by looking at the size and date of each backup file and choose the most recent or relevant. If your iOS version is old and you receive a message stating that a newer version is required, simply follow the steps on your screen to update it.

Step 6: If asked to log in to your Apple account in order to restore your applications or purchases, simply use the exact Apple ID you used. You can skip and sign in later if you do not remember the ID used to buy the apps.

Step 7: Maintain your internet connection as the process completes. This can take up to some time to finish.

Step 8: Finish the setup process and start using your iPhone.

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