The Easy Way to Restore An App on Your iPhone in Minutes

Category: Backup & Restore iPhone

March 11, 2024 6 mins read

When it comes to restoring your iPhone, you don't always want to start from scratch and lose all your data. Sometimes, you just want to restore certain apps and data without wiping the entire phone. It looks impossible because iCloud always overwrites previous phone data.

Fortunately, there are several options available to selectively restore your iPhone apps and data. In this article, we will explore three possible methods that allow you to restore specific apps and data without losing everything.

1 iCloud Backup Limitations

Restoring from iCloud backup might be your first thought when you want to get your WhatsApp data back.

The biggest limitation of iCloud when it comes to restoring iPhone apps is that it doesn't allow selective restoration. This means you cannot choose to restore individual apps or their data from an iCloud backup. When you restore your iPhone from an iCloud backup, everything in the backup gets restored, including all apps and their data.

However, iCloud lets you be selective about what gets backed up in the first place. By going to Settings > Your Name/Apple ID > iCloud, you can turn off backups for individual apps. This won't help get your data back now, but it will save space by stopping those apps from being included in future backups.

2 Third-Party App Options

To overcome the limitations of iCloud backup, there are a few third-party apps available that specialize in selectively restoring iPhone apps and data. These apps allow you to choose which apps and data you want to restore, giving you more control over the restoration process. Some popular options are here:

3 App Store Redownload

If you have previously purchased apps from the App Store, but those app icons has disappeared, you can easily redownload them without losing any data. This option is especially useful if you only want to restore specific apps and not the entire device.

1 Using iTunes/Finder

If you have a backup of your iPhone stored on your computer, you can use iTunes (or Finder on macOS Catalina and later) to selectively restore specific apps and data.

Step 1. Plug your iPhone into your computer and launch iTunes or Finder.

Step 2. Select your device, and under the "Backups" section, choose the backup that contains the apps and data you want to restore.

Step 3. Click on "Restore Backup" and follow the on-screen instructions.

Step 4. Uncheck "Apps" and choose specific apps you want to restore (optional, depending on iTunes/Finder version). And click “Restore”.

This will restore your iPhone to the selected backup, including the apps and data you specified.

2 Using iCloud with App Offloading

Another option for selectively restoring iPhone data is to use iCloud with the app offloading feature. This feature allows you to offload apps from your device while keeping their data intact.

To restore an app using this method, go to "Settings" on your iPhone, tap on your Apple ID, and select "iCloud." Scroll down and enable the "Offload Unused Apps" option.

This will offload apps that you haven't used in a while, freeing up storage space on your device. When you re-download the app from the App Store, it will automatically restore the app's data.

3 Use iTransor

iTransor is a third-party software that allows you to selectively restore iPhone data from old backups, as well as restore data from Google Drive to iPhone. This tool is especially useful if you want to restore apps and data from a specific backup file.

To use iTransor, install and launch the software on your computer.

Step 1. Connect your iPhone to the computer and select "Restore Backup to Device."

Step 2. Choose the backup file you want to restore from and select the apps and data you want to restore.

Step 3. Once you've confirmed your selection, click "Restore" and wait patiently for the restoration to be completed.

iTransor will restore the selected apps and data to your iPhone without affecting any other data.

1 How long does it take to restore an iPhone?

The time it takes to restore an iPhone depends on various factors, including the size of the backup file and the speed of your internet connection. The time it takes to complete the restoration process can vary widely, from just a few minutes to several hours.

It's important to have a stable internet connection and sufficient battery power during the restoration process to avoid any interruptions.

2 Can you restore iPhone photos if erased without a backup?

If you have accidentally deleted photos from your iPhone and don't have a backup, it can be challenging to recover them. However, there are some third-party data recovery tools available that specialize in recovering deleted data from iPhones.

These tools can scan your device's internal storage and attempt to recover the deleted photos. Keep in mind that the success rate of data recovery without a backup may vary, and there is no guarantee that all the deleted photos can be recovered.

3 How to recover deleted iPhone apps?

If you have accidentally deleted an app from your iPhone and want to restore it, you can easily do so from the App Store.

→ Open the App Store, tap on your profile picture, and go to the "Purchased" section.

Here, you will find a list of all the apps you have previously purchased or downloaded. Tap on the cloud icon next to the app you want to restore, and it will be downloaded to your device again.

Restoring your iPhone apps and data doesn't have to be an all-or-nothing process. With the options mentioned in this article, you can selectively restore specific apps and data without wiping the entire phone.

Whether you choose to use iCloud backup, third-party apps, or the App Store redownload feature, you can regain access to your favorite apps and important data without losing any other information.

You can choose the method that best suits your needs and always make sure to back up your device regularly to avoid any data loss.

Michael Watson

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