iPhone: Restore an older backup - this is how it works!

If you want to restore an older backup of your iPhone, this is usually no problem. The only requirement is that you actually still have the corresponding backup saved. Be sure to check this before you restore your device to factory settings.

iTunes: Restore older backup to iPhone

If you sync your iPhone with iTunes regularly, you don't need to delete your data before applying the backup. Instead, select the backup. If you find that you no longer have the backup you need, cancel the process without losing any data.

1. Connect your iPhone to your PC and launch iTunes.
2. Select your device in the top left corner and click "Overview" if necessary.
3. In the "Backups" section, now click on "Restore Backup...".
4. Then select the backup in question and follow the further instructions to restore it.

Load old iCloud backup

For an iCloud backup, you should first make sure that the backup in question still exists. Navigate to "Settings" > "Your Name" > "iCloud" > "Manage Storage" > "Backups" and check on the date if the file exists. Fertigen Sie notfalls ein aktuelles Backup an.

1. Wählen Sie in den Einstellungen „Allgemein“ > „Zurücksetzen“ > „Inhalte & Einstellungen löschen“.
2. Anschließend müssen Sie eventuell Ihre Apple-ID eingeben, bevor Sie „Gerät löschen“ auswählen können.
3. Dann richten Sie das Gerät neu ein.
4. Sobald Sie gefragt werden, ob Sie ein Backup laden wollen, wählen Sie „Backup aus iCloud wiederherstellen“ und wählen Sie das Backup aus.