How to Recover WeChat Messages from iCloud via Restore

How to Recover WeChat Messages from iCloud via Restore

Alternatively, you could also choose to simply restore the iCloud backup on an iOS device you already have or set up a new device from an iCloud backup and you'll have your messages back. Follow these simple steps to complete the process.
1. Restore WeChat Messages from iCloud Backup

Step 1: To begin, update your device to the latest version of iOS. You can do that by going to Settings > Software > General > Software Update. If there is an update available, follow the onscreen instructions to update the device.

Step 2: You may also want to check to ensure you have the latest backup to restore from. To do that, go to Settings > Your Name > iCloud > Storage > Manage Storage and then tap on the iPhone under Backups to see the date and size of the latest backup.

Step 3: Once you are certain you have a backup, erase all contents and settings on your device. to do this go to Settings > General > Reset and then tap "Erase All Contents and Settings."



Step 4: On the "Apps & Data" screen, tap "Restore from iCloud Backup" and then sign in to iCloud.

Step 5: Tap "Choose Backup" and then select the latest backup from the list available. Keep the device connected to Wi-Fi until the process is complete.


2. Set Up a New Device from an iCloud Backup

If you are switching devices, moving your data from your old device to the new one has been made very easy by iCloud backups. All you have to do is set up the device from the iCloud backup. Here's how to do it.

Step 1: Turn on the iPhone and then follow the instructions on the setup screen of your new iPhone until you get to the Apps & Data Screen.

Step 2: from the Apps & Data Screen, tap on "Restore from iCloud Backup" and then sign in to iCloud.

Step 3: Tap "Choose Backup" and select the latest backup from the list and simply wait for the process to be completed.
3. Shortages of Restoring from an iCloud Backup

While it may be simple to simply hit "Restore" and have all the data in an iCloud backup restored to your device, there may be several problems with this method. They include the following.


First, the process requires that you erase all contents and settings before you can restore the backup. This means that any new data that was not on your backup may be lost in the process and may never be recoverable.


It is also quite a lengthy process. Depending on the size of the backup, the process may take hours to complete.


It is quite prone to issues. There have been many reported instances of error during the process and failure of the process to complete among other issues.


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