How to Use an iCloud Backup for a Device I Already Set Up?

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If you want to use an iCloud Backup for a device that you already set up, then you need to restore from an iCloud backup. You can restore from an iCloud backup through the "Setup Assistant". If you want to get to the Setup Assistant on a device you already set up, you will need to erase all the content on your device and set it up again.

Here are the steps to Erase all the Content on your Device and Set Up Again:

  1. Tap "Settings" on your device.
  2. Tap "General" tab.
  3. Tap "Reset" button.
  4. Select "Erase All Content and Settings" option.
  5. Now follow the steps in the Setup Assistant to set up your device using an iCloud backup.
  6. In the "Setup Assistant", proceed to "Set up your device".
  7. Tap "Restore from a Backup" and then sign in to iCloud.
  8. Proceed to "Choose backup" and then choose from a list of available backups in iCloud.

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