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restore a backup on my iphone

How do I restore from a backup after I've already finished setup of the phone? I can't seem to get to the "Apps & Data" screen referenced in the restore from backup article.

iPhone 7, iOS 15

Posted on Feb 23, 2023 12:13 PM

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Posted on Feb 23, 2023 12:15 PM

vm2012 wrote:

I can't seem to get to the "Apps & Data" screen referenced in the restore from backup article.

Here is the article you referenced.

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


As it states:

”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.”

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Feb 23, 2023 12:15 PM in response to vm2012

vm2012 wrote:

I can't seem to get to the "Apps & Data" screen referenced in the restore from backup article.

Here is the article you referenced.

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


As it states:

”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.”

restore a backup on my iphone

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