The excitement of trying out your new iPhone or iPad stops when iCloud restore gets stuck. Now its all about worrying about what to do and how you can fix this problem. I have studied the common reasons that are causing this problem and how you can solve it. Come to them!
- Check iCloud System Status
- Use a strong Wi-Fi connection
- Update iOS and Try Reinstalling
- Stop iCloud Restore and Try Again
- restart iphone
- erase your iphone
- restore using another backup
1. Check iCloud System Status
Sometimes it might not be a problem on your part, and maybe it could be a server-side problem from Apple that is preventing iCloud data restoration. If you think the process is stuck, the first thing you need to do is visit Apple's system status page.
Here, check if you can see a green dot next to services like iCloud Backup, Apple ID, iCloud Account, and Sign In. If not, those services may be experiencing some issues or may be under maintenance. Therefore, you can just wait until Apple resolves them and brings the service back online.
2. Use a Strong Wi-Fi Connection
Since you're restoring data from iCloud, it's always best to use a fast Wi-Fi connection that doesn't fluctuate. If the Wi-Fi isn't fast enough, it can take hours for the full restoration to progress. If you have multiple Wi-Fi connections, you can change Wi-Fi in Control Center.
Turn off Wi-Fi Assist
It is also best to turn off Wi-Fi Assist because if your Wi-Fi connection is not strong, it will switch from Wi-Fi to cellular data. As one can guess, this will affect data restoration; Hence, the process will either get stuck or will be cancelled. To turn off Wi-Fi support:
- open settings.
- Tap Mobile data/Cellular.
- Scroll down and toggle off Wi-Fi Assist.
If these solutions are not stuck on restoring your iPhone from iCloud, then check out the next method.
3. Update iOS and Try Reinstalling
Usually, if your iPhone gets stuck when restoring from iCloud or doing any other activity, it is best to check if it is updated to the latest version. When you update your iPhone, it removes all existing bugs and fixes any problems in the system.
If you are adventurous, you can also install iOS 16 on your iPhone. But remember, it is still in beta stage so you will face bugs.
4. Stop iCloud Restore and Try Again
Since updating your iPhone still hasn't solved the problem, it's time to stop the restoration process and start it all over again. To stop the iCloud restoration process:
- open settings.
- Tap your Apple ID.
- Next, tap on iCloud.
- Under Device Backup, tap iCloud Backup.
- Then, tap on Stop Restoring iPhone.
And thus, the backup process will be cancelled. You can restart the process and see if you are still facing the problem. If not, you can stop the process again, restart your iPhone, and then try to restore iCloud data.
5. Restart iPhone
Restart is a magical spell that almost always helps to fix some problems with your iPhone. If iCloud restore progress is stuck, and restart your iPhone. Now, try to restore iCloud data.
6. Erase Your iPhone
If none of the methods mentioned so far have helped you recover from iCloud, then we need to take it the hard way. Most of the time, many software issues can be resolved if you factory reset your iPhone. Remember to back up your iPhone as resetting will remove all data.
7. Restore Using Another Backup
If you are someone who makes more than one backup, you may be in a good place as these backups can come in handy. Also, whenever you back up, it's best to store them offline as well, such as on a USB drive or hard drive in addition to iCloud or online.
Questions to ask
Q. How long should it take to restore iPhone from iCloud?
Depending on the file size and internet speed, the time it takes to restore iCloud data on your iPhone will vary accordingly.
Q. What happens if I stop restoring iPhone from iCloud?
If you stop the restore process, you will have to start the process over to access the file. If you abort the process, you won't be able to access the restored files.
