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Before you start

Did you lose or buy a new iPhone? Restore your phone with your latest backup. Make sure you read and follow all steps closely in this guide.

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Select Settings

Select Settings
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Scroll to and select General

Scroll to and select General
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Scroll to and select Reset

Scroll to and select Reset
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Select Erase All Content and Settings

Select Erase All Content and Settings
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Enter your Passcode if this is activated on your phone

Enter your Passcode if this is activated on your phone
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Select Erase iPhone

Select Erase iPhone
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Select Erase iPhone

Select Erase iPhone
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Go through the setup assistant again as you did when your phone was new.

During this process you will be given the option to Restore from iCloud Backup. Select Restore from iCloud Backup.

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Select the latest backup from the list and select Restore

Connect your iPhone to your wall charger, make sure it is connected to Wi-Fi and let it restore. Be patient as sometimes restoring from an iCloud backup can take hours to complete.

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Apple iPhone 8

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