This wikiHow teaches you how to restore a previous backup of your iPhone without having to update it to the latest version of iOS in the restore process.
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Method 1 of 3: Using Recovery Mode (iPhone 7)
Step 1. Connect iPhone to computer
Connect the USB end of the phone charger cable to the computer's USB port, and plug the charger end into the charging port on the bottom of the device.
Step 2. Open iTunes
The program is marked by a colorful musical note icon on a white background.
- If you turn on the automatic sync feature in iTunes, the program will open automatically once your phone is connected to your computer.
- If iTunes was already open when you connected your iPhone, close and reopen the program.
Step 3. Click the device icon
It's an iPhone icon in the upper-left corner of the iTunes window.
Step 4. Click Backup Now
This button is below the " Manually Backup and Restore " heading in the " Backups " section.
This process takes a few minutes
Step 5. Turn off iPhone
To turn off the device, hold down the lock button on the right side of the device's body, then slide the slider slide to power down ” at the top of the screen towards the right.
Step 6. Press and hold the lock button for three seconds
After that, do not immediately release the lock button.
Step 7. Press the volume down button while holding down the lock button
Now, you need to hold down the volume down button and the “Home” button for the next 10 seconds.
Press and hold the lock button for 13 seconds
Step 8. Release the lock button after 10 seconds
You must keep holding the volume down button until you see a pop-up window in the iTunes program with a message that the program has detected a device in Recovery Mode.
Step 9. Click Restore iPhone on the computer
This button appears as an option in the iTunes window on the computer. After that, you will be asked to select a recovery date.
Step 10. Click the box next to "iPhone Name"
This option is displayed in a pop-up window. You can see some of the most recent backup sessions in the drop-down menu, including today's backup sessions.
Step 11. Click the backup data, then select Restore
After that, the backup data will be restored to the iPhone without having to update iOS to the latest version.
Method 2 of 3: Using Recovery Mode (iPhone 6S and Older Versions)
Step 1. Connect iPhone to computer
Connect the USB end of the phone charger cable to the computer's USB port, and plug the charger end into the charging port on the bottom of the device.
Step 2. Open iTunes
The program is marked by a colorful musical note icon on a white background.
- If you turn on the automatic sync feature in iTunes, the program will open automatically once your phone is connected to your computer.
- If iTunes was already open when you connected your iPhone, close and reopen the program.
Step 3. Click the device icon
It's an iPhone icon in the upper-left corner of the iTunes window.
Step 4. Click Backup Now
This button is below the " Manually Backup and Restore " heading in the " Backups " section.
This process takes a few minutes
Step 5. Disconnect iPhone from iTunes
Since you'll be reconnecting your device in a few minutes, you don't need to close the iTunes window.
Step 6. Turn off iPhone
Press and hold the lock button located on the right side of the device body (iPhone 6 and later) or the top of the device (iPhone 5S and earlier), then slide toggle “ slide to power down ” at the top of the screen towards the right.
Step 7. Hold down the “Home” button
It's a circular button at the bottom of the device. After holding it down, move on to the next step.
Step 8. Reconnect iPhone to computer
Reconnect the iPhone while still holding the “Home” button.
This process does not always run successfully. If you get taken to the lock page instead, turn off your phone and try this step again
Step 9. Release the “Home” button when you see the iTunes logo
The iTunes logo will appear on the iPhone screen after the Apple logo appears. You can see an image of the charging cable under the iTunes logo.
Step 10. Click Restore iPhone on the computer
This option appears as a selection button in iTunes on a computer. After that, you will be asked to choose a backup date.
Step 11. Click the box next to "iPhone Name"
This option is displayed in a pop-up window. You can see some of the most recent backup sessions in the drop-down menu, including today's backup sessions.
Step 12. Click the backup data, then select Restore
After that, the backup data will be restored to the iPhone without having to update iOS to the latest version.
Method 3 of 3: Using Cydia on a Jailbroken iPhone
Step 2. Open Cydia on the jailbroken iPhone
If you have a jailbroken device, the first method featured in this article will simply cause the iPhone to loop again (in this case, the phone will restart continuously, non-stop).
Step 3. Touch Sources
After that, the repositories with Cydia searchable packages will be displayed.
Step 4. Touch Edit, then select Add
With this option, you can enter a new repository.
Step 5. Type in the address of the new Cydia repository
Enter the following URL in the text field that is displayed when you touch the “ Add ”:
https://cydia.myrepospace.com/ilexinfo/
Step 6. Touch Add Source
After that, the typed repository will be added to the Cydia source list.
Step 7. Search for "iLEX RAT" in Cydia
Once searched, several search results will be displayed.
Step 8. Touch the iLEX R. A. T option
Make sure the selected option matches the name shown in this step.
Step 9. Touch Install, and select Confirm
After that, the iLEX R. A. T. will be installed.
Step 10. Run the iLEX R. A. T. app
via the home screen.
This app icon looks like a mouse on a yellow background. You can see several options after that.
Step 11. Touch iLEX RESTORE, and select Confirm
The modified recovery process will start after that. All data will be deleted from the device and the firmware will be restored. You will not lose any jailbreak applied to your device while performing this restore. Also, you won't be prompted to install the latest version of iOS.
