How long does iCloud restore take for a new iPhone?

bought new iphone yesterday and iCloud says phone is currently being restored. How long does this take?


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iPhone XR, iOS 18

Posted on Aug 5, 2025 12:37 PM

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Posted on Aug 5, 2025 12:42 PM

Depends on how much data there is to download, and how fast your internet connection is.

Usually with a decent connection, and around 30 to 40GB of backup and data maybe around 30 to 40 minutes.


Your mileage may vary however.

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