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iphone set up from iTunes after updating software

How do i use an iTunes back up to set up my iphone (after updating the software)??



iPhone 7, iOS 12

Posted on Jul 21, 2019 8:18 AM

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Posted on Jul 21, 2019 9:19 AM

Where is your backup? iCloud / iTunes?



Restore your device from an iTunes backup

  1. Open iTunes on the Mac or PC that you used to back up your device.
  2. Connect your device to your computer with a USB cable.* If a message asks for your device passcode or to Trust This Computer, follow the onscreen steps. If you forgot your passcode, get help.
  3. Select your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch when it appears in iTunes. If your device doesn't appear in iTunes, learn what to do.

  4. Select Restore Backup in iTunes. If a message says that your iOS device's software is too old, learn what to do
  5. Look at the date and size of each backup and pick the most relevant.
  6. Click Restore and wait for the restore time to finish. If asked, enter the password for your encrypted backup.

  7. Keep your device connected after it restarts and wait for it to sync with your computer. You can disconnect after the sync finishes.
  8. Get help restoring from an iTunes backup.


* Learn how to connect iPad Pro (11-inch) or iPad Pro 12.9-inch (3rd generation) to your computer.


Restore your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch from a backup - Apple Support

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204184

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Jul 21, 2019 9:19 AM in response to InTheThicket

Where is your backup? iCloud / iTunes?



Restore your device from an iTunes backup

  1. Open iTunes on the Mac or PC that you used to back up your device.
  2. Connect your device to your computer with a USB cable.* If a message asks for your device passcode or to Trust This Computer, follow the onscreen steps. If you forgot your passcode, get help.
  3. Select your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch when it appears in iTunes. If your device doesn't appear in iTunes, learn what to do.

  4. Select Restore Backup in iTunes. If a message says that your iOS device's software is too old, learn what to do
  5. Look at the date and size of each backup and pick the most relevant.
  6. Click Restore and wait for the restore time to finish. If asked, enter the password for your encrypted backup.

  7. Keep your device connected after it restarts and wait for it to sync with your computer. You can disconnect after the sync finishes.
  8. Get help restoring from an iTunes backup.


* Learn how to connect iPad Pro (11-inch) or iPad Pro 12.9-inch (3rd generation) to your computer.


Restore your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch from a backup - Apple Support

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204184

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