Unable to restore iPhone from backup file

I have the only backup of my iPhone which I need to restore. My iPhone is 256 GB and size of backup is more than that(don't know why as its the same phone backed up). I need to restore this backup as I have some important data to be retrieved. When I try to restore i get error - not enough space, unable to restore. Is there a way/tool which can help me restore my phone?

iPhone 15 Pro Max, iOS 18

Posted on Dec 21, 2024 09:06 PM

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Dec 21, 2024 09:23 PM in response to Sanketkp

Watch the iTunes BackUp Size on a GIF below


Note this is a compressed backup size. (During restoration it will expand)

See the GIF which shows as 28.03 GB used space on iPhone 6 and the Backup Size id 5.26GB




Same is true for iCloud Backup too. What you see the size is compressed Size


iCloud backup size on iCloud is 3.5 GB for the same iPhone same date that is because iCloud backup doesn’t include information that are synced and stored in iCloud, like Contacts, Calendars, Bookmarks, Mail, Notes, Voice Memosshared photosiCloud Photos*, Health data, call history, and files you store in iCloud Drive.

*-If you had turned on iCloud Photos, your content is automatically stored in iCloud. 


Watch the GIF below



What does iCloud back up? - Apple Support

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