Two Ways to Restore iPhone from iCloud Backup without Resetting

Is there a way to restore an iCloud backup on an iPhone without resetting the device? As we all know, syncing iOS data to iCloud should be one of the most common ways offered by Apple to backup contents on iPhone. However, when you want to restore data from iCloud backup, Apple only offers the way to restore from iCloud backup with resetting all data and settings on iDevice, and resetting iOS device usually cause data loss.

So this article here is going to show you two safe way to restore iPhone from iCloud data.

Method 1. How to Restore iPhone from iCloud Backup without Resetting via PanFone iOS Data Recovery

If you have lost your iPhone or it was stolen or due to certain malfunctions you were unable to use it, the backup file you saved on iCloud will be a great help to you. If you just need to restore from an iCloud backup selectively, or want to restore from iCloud backup without resettting your iPhone, then you should go for PanFone iOS Data Recovery. This iPhone data recovery tool gives you ability to restore iPhone from iCloud selectively or entirely without resetting your iPhone as a new one. With the help of this program, you are able to easily restore deleted or lost data such as contacts, call history, photos, text messages, videos, voice memos and more from iCloud backup. Both Windows version and Mac version are available, simply download and install the suitable version on your computer.

PanFone iOS Data Recovery

PanFone iOS Data Recovery is a comprehensive iOS data recovery tool, provides 3 recovery modes to retrieve data from your iDevice, iTunes backup and iCloud:

• 3 Recovery modes - Recover from iOS Device, iTunes Backup and iCloud Data without overwrite.
• Recover deleted iPhone data, including photos, messages, contacts, etc.
• A detailed preview before performing recovery.
• You can choose to extract found data to computer or put them back to device.

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Steps on how to restore iPhone from iCloud Data without resetting:

Step 1. Log in iCloud

Please select Recover from iCloud mode after running PanFone iOS Data Recovery. Then enter your iCloud account to sign in. When you do this, make sure that your internet connection is good.

Note: It's totally safe to sign in your account here. We take your privacy seriously, and the program won't keep any record of your account and data at any time during your sessions.

Step 2. Choose iCloud Data You Want to Download

Now you can see that photos, contacts, notes, reminders and calendars are all supported to access. Choose the one you want to access and then click on the Next button to start downloading. If it’s the first time you download the iCloud data via PanFone or there’re a large amount of files on it, it will take some time. Please wait till complete.

Step 3. Preview the Content and Extract to Computer/Device

Once the downloading is completed successfully, you can view the details by tapping the tabs on the left bar. Then check the item(s) you want to recover and click the "Recovery" button at the bottom of the program pane. You will be prompted to choose Recover to computer or Recover to device, you can easily save all of them to your computer or directory put them back to the device.

Recover to computer: If you’re going to retrieve the selected iCloud data to computer, you can choose this button. The contacts (also support VCF format), notes, calendars and reminders can be exported as readable HTML and CSV files and the pictures will be exported as original format. Choose a backup path on computer and click Recovery option to confirm.

Recover to device: If you’re going to recover the iCloud data back to your iOS devices, tap on this button. And then click Recovery to get started.

Method 2. How to Restore iPhone from iCloud without Resetting via PanFone Mobile Data Transfer

Here is another solution for you to restore iPhone from iCloud without losing data via PanFone Data Transfer. This mobile phone data transfer tool enables you to restore iPhone from iCloud in one click. Plus, it also support restoring iPhone from iTunes backup, transferring SMS, Call logs, Contacts, Photos, Music, Video, Notes, Apps between iOS and Android devices as well as backing up iPhone to your computer.

PanFone Mobile Data Transfer

PanFone Data Transfer is a one-click solution for you to sync data between iOS & Android, restore iTunes and iCloud data to device conveniently, as well as back up your phone data and restore later.

• Transfer files between Android and iOS, including contacts, photos, music, SMS, and more.
• Backup phone data and restore in lossless quality.
• Recover iTunes backup to iOS or Android devices.
• Sync media files from iTunes Library to devices.

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Step-by-step guide to restore from iCloud:

Step 1: Install and run PanFone Mobile Data Transfer on your computer.

Step 2 : Select "Restore" module on the homepage and tap "iCloud".

Step 3 : Then enter your iCloud account to sign in. When you do this, make sure that your internet connection is in good condition.

Note: It's totally safe to sign in your account here. We take your privacy seriously, and the program won't keep any record of your account and data at any time during your sessions.

Step 4: Click on the "Next" option and you can see that photos, contacts, notes and calendars are all supported to access. Choose the one you want to access and then click on the "Next" button to start downloading. If it’s the first time you download the iCloud data via PanFone or there’re a large amount of files on it, it will take some time. Please wait till complete.

Step 5: Once the data is loaded completely, just choose the files you want and then click on the "Next" button to restore to the mobile phone.

In this article, we have mainly showed you two methods to restore iPhone from iCloud backup selectively or entirely without resetting. Free to download and try PanFone Data Transfer!