Check Storage

You can check on available storage and what apps are using the most storage space in Settings "" > [your name] > iCloud > Manage Storage.

Restoring your device from iCloud backup

You can restore the data on your device from your most recent iCloud backup by doing the following:

  1. Make sure that you have the most recent version of iOS. You can do this by going to Settings "" > General > Software Update.
  2. Go to Settings "" > [your name] > iCloud > Manage Storage. Here you should see a list of Apple devices that have been backed up using iCloud. Choose a device to see the date and size of the last backup. Make sure the backup is recent as restoring data from iCloud will overwrite any data currently on your phone.
  3. Go to Settings "" > General > Reset and tap Erase all contents and settings. Before you do this, make sure that you want to replace this data with your most recent backup.
  4. The Apps & Data screen should pop up automatically. This screen presents you with options for restoring the data on your now empty device. Tap Restore from iCloud Backup.
  5. Finally, sign in to iCloud and choose the backup you wish to use.

If you’ve just purchased a new iPhone and your last phone was also an iPhone, the Apps & Data screen will pop up automatically and give you the option to restore the new phone with the last backup from your previous iPhone.

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