How to Restore iPad from iCloud Backup Before/After Setup

• How Do I Access My iCloud Backup on My iPad?
• How to Restore iPad from iCloud Backup
  ► Restore iPad from Backup after Setup
  ► iPad Restore from Backup before Setup
• What to Do If You Cannot Restore from iCloud Backup on iPad
• Bonus Tip: Best Way to Backup Files from Other Clouds to iCloud
• Conclusion

How Do I Access My iCloud Backup on My iPad?

Before going to the steps on how to restore iPad from iCloud Backup, let's figure out where you can find iCloud Backup on your iPad and ensure it is enabled on your device.

Step 1. Go to Settings on your iPad.

Step 2. Tap on your Apple ID and open iCloud.

Step 3. Select iCloud Backup if you are using iPadOS 16 or later. Otherwise, you can find iCloud Backup in Manage Storage > Backups.

Step 4. To enable iCloud Backup, toggle the button Back Up This iPad. If you enabled it before and want to backup the newest version of your iPad, you can manually backup by clicking Back Up Now.

How to Restore iPad from iCloud Backup

In this part, you are going to learn 2 ways to restore iPad from iCloud Backup after setup and before setup. But before all the steps, it is recommended to charge your iPad in case it is out of charge during the backup process.

Restore iPad from Backup after Setup

Step 1. Go to iCloud Backup on your iPad and check whether it backed up the latest version of your device.

Step 2. Open Settings > General > Transfer or Reset iPad on your iPad. Then, choose Erase All Content and Settings to reset your iPad.

Step 3. When you see the Hello Screen, follow the instructions to get to the Apps & Data screen. Here you will choose Restore from iCloud Backup.

Step 4. Log in to your Apple ID and choose the backup version you would like to restore. Then, wait for the backup to be completed.

iPad Restore from Backup before Setup

Step 1. Turn on your new iPad and you will see the Hello Screen.

Step 2. Place the old iPhone or iPad next to the new iPad.

Step 3. Turn off and turn on the old iPad and you will see a prompt asking you whether to set up new iPad. Then, you can unlock the old iPad and use it to scan the animation on the new iPad.

Step 4. Choose the Apple ID on the old iPad and its password on the new. Then, follow the on-screen instructions until you see the Transfer Your Data screen.

Step 5. Choose Download from iCloud. Then, choose a preferred backup version and wait for the restoration to be finished.

What to Do If You Cannot Restore from iCloud Backup on iPad

If you have trouble when you follow the steps above on how to restore iPad from iCloud Backup, you can try the following fixes to resolve your problem.

Bonus Tip: Best Way to Backup Files from Other Clouds to iCloud

If you are using other cloud storage services, like Google Drive, Dropbox, or OneDrive, except for iCloud, you can easily move files between these clouds through the versatile cloud file transfer service – MultCloud. MultCloud allows you to automatically transfer, sync, and backup files between its supported 30+ clouds without downloading and re-uploading.

If you want to backup and restore files from another cloud to iCloud Drive, MultCloud’s Cloud Backup can meet your needs exactly. When you use Cloud Backup to backup files to iCloud Drive, it will record every backup version so that you can restore them by choosing your preferred one.

Here is an example of backing up Google Drive to iCloud Drive.

Step 1. Get a MultCloud account by clicking Get started for free on its website.

Step 2. Add OneDrive to MultCloud by selecting Add Cloud and the OneDrive logo. Then, log in to the OneDrive account and allow MultCloud to access your files in the pop-up window.

Step 3. Add iCloud Drive to MultCloud with the same operations in Step 2. But, when you log in to the iCloud Drive account, you will go through two-factor authentication.

Step 4. Choose the Cloud Backup function and select Google Drive and iCloud Drive as the source and destination. Then, tap the Backup Now button to start moving files from Google Drive to iCloud Drive.

Step 5. When you want to restore files to Google Drive, find the backup task in the Task List, click the 3-line button, and choose Restore. Then, you can choose a backup to restore and where to restore.

Conclusion

Whether you want to know how to restore iPad from iCloud Backup before or after setup, there are specific steps for you. Besides, if you plan to transfer, sync, or backup files from another cloud drive such as Dropbox to iCloud, try MultCloud to automate the process and enhance work efficiency.