You can tap skip step 4 and sign in later, but you won't be able to use apps until you sign in with your Apple ID.

When asked, sign in with your Apple IDs to restore your apps and purchases.

You may be asked to update to newer software.Look at the date and perhaps pick the most recent. There, tap Restore from iCloud Backup, and sign in to iCloud with your Apple ID. Then, go through the onscreen setup steps until you get to the Apps and Data screen. You will see a Hello screen if your device is new or has been erased. Here's how.Īpple How to restore your iPhone from an iCloud backup Once you've backed up everything, you can even erase your iPhone, including content and settings, and still, you will get it all back. That way, you've always got a recent backup and can get access to your data should something ever go awry. You can also back it up when connected to your computer with iTunes open. But if you need to manually backup at anytime you can just open Settings then tap your account at the top then select iCloud > iCloud Backup and tap 'Backup now'. By default it should automatically save a copy of your information - such as app data, home screen organisation, photos, purchase history, visual voicemails, and more - every 24 hours via iCloud. Just like you should back up your computer, it's important that your iPhone is backed up. (Pocket-lint) - Let's say you reset your iPhone to factory settings, or maybe your iPhone has been acting all wonky - either way, there is one easy way to get its system back to working order: Restore it from a backup.

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