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It says backup not compatible because it needs iOS 14.2. How may we get this in IPhone 6 Plus?

How to restore backup after erasing

iPhone 6 Plus, iOS 12

Posted on Aug 2, 2021 5:39 AM

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Posted on Aug 2, 2021 5:44 AM

You can't restore from a backup made using a higher iOS version with an iPhone with lower iOS version.

The opposite can be done: a iPhone with higher iOS version can restore a backup made with a lower iOS version.

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