How to Restore an iPhone from a Mac Backup

Step by step

1. 1 min

   Connect your iPhone to your Mac

   Use a compatible USB cable to connect your iPhone to your Mac. If prompted on your iPhone, tap Trust and enter your device passcode to authorize the connection.

   Note: Ensure your Mac is running the latest version of macOS for optimal compatibility.
2. 30 sec

   Open the device in Finder

   Open a new Finder window. Locate your iPhone in the sidebar under the Locations section and select it to view the device management screen.

   Note: Command + Option + Space
3. 30 sec

   Disable Find My iPhone

   Navigate to the General tab in Finder. You must disable Find My in your iPhone Settings under [Your Name] > Find My > Find My iPhone before proceeding with a restore.

   Note: The restore process will fail if Find My remains active.
4. 30 sec

   Start the restore process

   Within the General tab of the Finder window, click the Restore Backup button. If prompted to close Find My, confirm you have completed the previous step.

5. 30 sec

   Choose the correct backup file

   Select the most recent backup from the dropdown menu in the dialog box. Ensure the date and time correspond to the version you wish to recover.

   Note: If the backup is encrypted, you will be prompted to enter your backup password.
6. 4 min

   Wait for the restore to complete

   Click Restore and keep your device connected to the Mac throughout the duration of the transfer. Your iPhone will restart automatically once the process finishes.

   Note: Keep the device connected until it reappears in the Finder sidebar.