restore iPhone X from backup - how to do it

The backup stores all the important data that is on your iPhone X. If there is a damage or crash of the smartphone, nothing important will be lost. If you want to restore your iPhone X from a backup, you have several options to choose from.

How to restore your iPhone X via an iCloud backup

One way to download a backup to the iPhone X is the iCloud. The cloud storage stores backups at regular intervals, which you can conveniently load from the device itself.Note that before you restore iPhone X with a backup, you need to reset it first.

1. Turn on iPhone X and follow the setup wizard instructions.
2. Reach the category "Apps & Data", tap on the option "Restore from iCloud backup".
3. Sign in with your user data and select the backup to be used for the restore.
4. You will now be prompted to sign in again with the Apple ID so that purchases can be restored.
5. A progress bar will now be displayed. The restore process can take up to an hour depending on the size of the backup and the network speed.

If the process is complete, you can use the smartphone again as usual.

Restore iPhone X with iTunes

Connect your iPhone X via USB cable to your computer and start iTunes. There, select your iPhone and click "Restore Backup" in the overview. After that, you still need to select the backup and click "Restore". If the backup is encrypted, you need to enter your password.