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How to restore a backup on my Apple iPhone 8 using iTunes — Step 1/9

You can use iTunes to restore your Apple iPhone 8 from a previous backup. In this example, we use iTunes v12.5.1.21.

Note: Restoring from backup is different from performing a full software restore. Restoring from backup restores the settings, data and other information saved in a previous backup. Performing a full software restore will delete the contents of your device and restore it to the original factory settings.
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How to restore a backup on my Apple iPhone 8 using iTunes — Step 2/9

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On the computer, start iTunes.
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How to restore a backup on my Apple iPhone 8 using iTunes — Step 3/9

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Connect the iPhone 8 to the computer. In iTunes, select the iPhone 8.
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How to restore a backup on my Apple iPhone 8 using iTunes — Step 4/9

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Click Restore Backup…
Note: iTunes will not offer this option if no backups have been performed.
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How to restore a backup on my Apple iPhone 8 using iTunes — Step 5/9

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Use the drop-down menu to select a backup, then click Restore.
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How to restore a backup on my Apple iPhone 8 using iTunes — Step 6/9

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Wait while the backup is restored.
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How to restore a backup on my Apple iPhone 8 using iTunes — Step 7/9

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Click OK.
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How to restore a backup on my Apple iPhone 8 using iTunes — Step 8/9

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Wait while the iPhone is synced.
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How to restore a backup on my Apple iPhone 8 using iTunes — Step 9/9

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The iPhone has been restored and it can be disconnected from the computer.