Summary
This article shows you two ways to restore a disabled iPhone from an iCloud backup. If your iPhone becomes disabled due to certain reasons, you can try these methods to get back your data.
Your iPhone can become disabled unexpectedly due to incidents like being dropped or exposed to water, or being locked by a forgotten passcode, or experiencing issues after an iOS upgrade or jailbreak failure. When this happens, you're unable to use your iPhone and access your data on the device, which can be frustrating. However, don't worry - your iCloud backup is running automatically in the background, so your data is still safe.
The possibility of restoring a disabled iPhone from an iCloud backup makes it possible to recover data. This guide will walk you through the process in two ways, step by step, to help you achieve this. You can read on to learn the detailed instructions.
If you get your iPhone disabled or locked by a forgotten passcode, you can erase your device with iCloud to remove the passcode and then restore your data from iCloud backup. This is because Apple allows up to six attempts for password entry before the iOS device automatically locks out and gets completely disabled.
1. From another device, go to icloud.com/find.
2. If prompted, sign in with your Apple ID.
3. Click All Devices at the top of your browser window.
4. Select the device you want to erase.
5. Click Erase [device] to erase your device and its passcode.
6. Now you can either restore from a backup or set up as new.
If your iPhone is disabled due to physical damage, you can't restore your data from iCloud backup using the usual method. In such cases, you can use a third-party tool like Qiling iPhone data recovery software, which allows you to download iCloud backup to your PC or Mac, enabling you to extract your disabled iPhone data.
Step 1. Choose "Recover from iCloud"
Connect your iPhone to your PC and launch Qiling MobiSaver. Choose the "Recover from iCloud" button and click "Start".
Step 2. Turn Off "Find My iPhone"
Turn off "Find My iPhone" on your iPhone/iPad/iPod to continue.
Step 3. Type Code in the Confirmation Box
To confirm your action, please enter the code "123456" in the designated confirmation box and then click the "Continue" button.
Note: This step will completely erase all data and reset all settings, so it's essential to back up any important information beforehand to avoid losing any crucial data.
Step 4. Reset iPhone
To reset your iPhone, move through the setup process until you reach the reset screen, then select "Restore from iCloud Backup" on Your phone. Enter the Apple ID and password for the account containing the backup you want to restore, and click "Next" on your PC.
Step 5. Select the Files
Select the type of data you want to recover. If all files need to be restored, you can directly click the "Select All" button below.
Step 6. Analyze the iPhone
The software will analyze your phone, potentially taking a few minutes, and please refrain from disconnecting or using your device during this time.
Step 7. Scan Lost Data and Recover
Qiling MobiSaver will automatically scan your iCloud backup file to find the lost data, a process that may take a few minutes. Once complete, select the desired data and click the "Recover" button.