how do I restore a phone from iCloud backup?

Hello,

See this:

Restore your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch from a backup

Also see:

Transfer content from your previous iOS device to your new iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch

Good luck.

JennParr76 wrote:

how do I get it to ask me if I want to restore from it. "apps and data" screen, reset? i had to just start using it, but now have my old backup on the could...

The apps and data screen is accessible after erasing your phone.

From the article provided to you...