Top Solutions to Fix iPhone Won't Restore Problems

To restore your old iPhone backup always comes first to get rid of any data loss after iOS update or the switch from old iPhone to new iPhone 11/11 Pro(Max)/XR/XS MAX/XS. But unfortunately your iPhone XS won't retrieve from backup sometimes. It runs through for a long time and when it's almost done it says "can't be restored from back up".

Solution: Although the iCloud backup feature is already well-established and widely used among iPhone users, the iPhone fails to restore from iCloud error bothers them frequently. If you experience a failure to complete the restoration process at times, thus resulting in incomplete restorations, you can ensure that your Wi-Fi connection is stable and your phone is properly connected to a power source then try to restore iPhone from iCloud backup again.

Step 1

Connect iPhone to Mac/Windows Computer

Connect your iPhone to your computer via a USB cable. Remember to adjust the iTunes settings following the prompt to avoid any data erasing.

Step 2

Enter iPhone Photo Backup Panel

Choose "Photo Transfer" and enter the photo backup window.

Step 3

Backup Photos from iPhone to Computer

Select the specific photos or all pictures to be synced. Tap the "Export" button to begin backing up photos from iPhone to computer.

This section shows you how to bulk restore backups from computer to iPhone 11/11 Pro(Max)/XS/XS Max/XR/8/Plus/X/7/Plus/6s/6/SE/5s.

Step 4

Select iPhone Backups from Computer

Same steps to enter photo backup window and press "Add Photo" to restore what you've backed up on computer to new iPhone 8/Plus.

Step 5

Restore Backed up Data to New iPhone

Click "Sync" button to sync photos from computer to iPhone XS/XS Max/XR.

Solution: The reason why your iPhone cannot be recognized by iTunes might be various, such as your iTunes you're using is outdated, or an anti-virus application interferes iTunes' capabilities to check for connected devices. Anyway, you can fix iPhone won't restore issue easily when iPhone fails to connect to iTunes as follows:

1. Update your iTunes to the latest version (iTunes 12.7.3)
2. Close out any anti-virus software you might be running. You will not be attacked by virus within the short time of iPhone restoration. (Remember to turn it back on again).
3. Make sure iPhone trusts the computer.
4. Check the cable connection and WiFi internet.
5. Start your iPhone in Recovery Mode.

• Just power down the iPhone
• Plug it via USB to computer and hold down the home button while powering it on.
• This should bring up a "connect to iTunes" screen from where you should be able to recover your iPhone normally.

Some users just can't resist the temptation of modifying their iPhones. With the news that an iOS 10 jailbreak might soon be released, it may be time for iPhone users to jailbreak and retrieve their iPhone. If you are one of them, after successfully having your iPhone jailbroken, a full and proper data restoration cannot be guaranteed. Some users have reported lost data after a seemingly complete restoration.

Solution: If you are experiencing this issue, the best way to do is to redo the iPhone restore and make sure you have backup your iPhone properly in case of data loss. Both iCloud and iTunes can do you a favor. Or you can also turn to a third-party program for iPhone data recovery if your iPhone not syncing iTunes or iCloud. This ensures that you will not loss any data of your iPhone 11/11 Pro(Max) no matter you retrieve your iPhone successfully or not. Also get help with iPhone bricked issue after jailbreaking.

Solution: When iPhone recovery mode stuck owing to unknown errors, the first thing you need to do is to make clear what the error means. For example, error 9 means it's a hardware matter. Then you can follow the Apple's suggestion to fix iPhone won't restore error.

• Install the latest version of iTunes.
• Force your device to restart: On an iPhone 11/11 Pro(Max), press and hold both the Sleep/Wake and Volume Down buttons for at least ten seconds, until you see the Apple logo.
• Connect your device to your computer using a USB cable.
• When iTunes asks you to update or restore, click Update (not Restore) to reinstall iOS and keep your personal data.

Another situation that iPhone won't restore might be caused by the forgotten passcode, though this is not common. The forgotten passcode problem induces you to recover your iPhone. And yes, it will start restoring, you will be asked to enter your passcode at reverse during restoration. And there you are, stuck without your phone restoring and without your passcode.

Solution: To fix this iPhone cannot restore problem, you need to disable the anti-virus software if you have any. Then Connect your iPhone to computer. Now switch off your phone then after some time, press on the Power and Home Buttons for at least 30 seconds. After which, release the power button but NOT on the home button. Your computer should identify that your phone is in recovery mode. With recovery mode, you should be able to recover your phone without the hassles of remembering your passcode.