How to Restore iPhone or iPad without Computer

When your iPhone or iPad isn’t working or becomes unresponsive due to some system errors, like stuck on white Apple logo, continuous reboot loop, or black screen, restoring iPhone iPad might be just what you need to get everything back to normal.

When it comes to restore an iPhone iPad, iTunes can be the most common way. But it needs to be done on a computer. Then how can you restore your iPhone iPad if you have no available computer? Worry not. In the following guide, we will show you how to restore iPhone/iPad without computer.

How to Restore iPhone/iPad without Computer

Method 1. How to Restore iPhone/iPad without Computer via Settings

If you want to do is restore your iPhone or iPad to its factory settings, reset all settings and delete all the content, you can do it in Settings on iPhone iPad. And here are detailed steps.

Step 1 Open “Settings” on your device > Tap on “General” > Scroll down the screen and choose “Reset”.

Step 2 Choose “Reset All Content and Settings” and enter your password > Tap on “Erase iPhone” to confirm.

Method 2. How to Restore iPhone/iPad without Computer via iCloud

If you just get a new iPhone iPad, or want to restore iPhone iPad from a previous backup, then you can try iCloud to complete the job. But it only restores the backup that you made with iCloud.

Before starting, make sure that you have the latest iOS version, and have a recent backup to restore from (Go to Settings > [your name] > iCloud > Storage > Manage Storage (or Settings > iCloud > Storage > Manage Storage), then tap a device listed under Backups to see the date and size of its latest backup).

Step 1 Reach to the Apps & Data screen > Tap Restore from iCloud Backup.

Step 2 Sign in to iCloud (Apple ID) > Proceed to “Choose backup” > Choose the iCloud backup contains the files you want to restore. Do not disconnect and wait for a progress bar to appear and complete.

Bonus Tip: How to Restore from iTunes/iCloud Backup without Erasing Data

Since both the traditional iTunes and iCloud ways need users to erasing all existing data on device before restoring, lots of iOS users are seeking for another way to finish the backup-restoring job. And PhoneRescue for iOS is one of the first choices.

Not just because it doesn’t require users to wipe anything before restoring, but also because it remedies the defects of iTunes and iCloud: It allows previewing the backup files details so that you can choose the right backup to restore from; It supports recovering types selectively restoring the files that you wanted most; It supports restoring certain files, there’s no blindly full restore. Now, let’s check how to restore from iCloud backup without Erasing data.

Step 1 Free Download PhoneRescue for iOS firstly, or you can directly click the Download button below > Run PhoneRescue for iOS > Connect your iPhone XS to your computer via its USB cable.

Step 2 Choose Recover from iCloud mode > Click Right Arrow on the bottom right corner to continue.

Step 3 Sign in your iCloud account (Apple ID) > Click on iCloud Backup option.

Step 4 Select the iCloud backup you want to restore from > Check the file types you want to restore ＞ click “OK” button to proceed.

Step 5 Select the data you need ＞ Click “To Device” icon to restore them to your iPhone XS. Also, you can click the ”To Mac/PC” to store them to your computer for a backup.

The Bottom Line

You can go through this guide firstly, and then choose one of two methods to restore your device, according to your needs. If you will meet other problems while restoring iPhone or iPad without computer, feel free to leave your comment in the section below and we will reply you soon. Lastly, if you find this guide useful, share it to help other iPhone iPad users.