Backup and Restore - Apple iPhone Devices


Introduction


This user guide describes how to backup and restore an existing Apple mobile device to a new device via Apple's iCloud service.


Note: This process cannot be completed on the same device if migrating from non-supervised to supervised status. 


There are 2 parts in this process and it may take up to 2 hours depending on the size of the backup and Wi-Fi network speed. 

  • Part A - Create iCloud Backup
  • Part B - Restore Backup and Setup of Phone


System Requirements

  • Apple device with an iOS 15 or higher
  • Reliable Wi-Fi connection
  • Apple ID and iCloud storage (free accounts are 5GB only)



Part A: Create iCloud Backup


1. Open the Settings app and select your Apple ID banner.
2. Select 'iCloud'.
3. Select 'iCloud Backup'.
 
4. Ensure 'iCloud Backup' is enabled and select 'Back Up Now'. Then select 'iCloud' to go back.

Note: backing up will take considerable time depending on the size of the backup and speed of your Wi-Fi network.
5. On the main iCloud screen and select 'Manage Storage', then select 'Backups'.
6. Select your latest backup.

Note: if you have multiple device backups, they will be listed here. Any backups of this device will be indicated with 'This iPhone'.
7. Disable 'Comp Portal' and 'Outlook' on the list of apps.



Part B: In your new phone - Insert your original SIM or newly activated SIM and turn it on


1. Select Language 'English'.
2. Select region as 'Australia'.
3. Select 'Set Up Manually'.
4. Select your Wi-Fi network (not mobile connection), enter the Wi-Fi password and select 'join'.

Note: Do not connect to a guest network as it will not allow an internet connection.
5. Select 'Restore from iCloud Backup'.
6. Enter your Apple ID and select 'Next'.
6a. If prompted, confirm verification code from your other device here.

Note: This will only prompt if you have 2FA enabled on your Apple ID.
7. Select 'Agree'.
8. If prompted, enter the passcode from your other device.
9. Select the latest backup.

Note: previous backups and backups of other devices will also show up on this list. Ensure you select the latest backup of your device.
10. Select 'Continue'.
11. Allow time for the restore process to complete. This will depend on the size of the backup.



Once the restore has completed, continue the setup of the phone via the following guide starting from Step 6.