Can I restore an iCloud backup without resetting from Windows 11 PC?

Using iCloud for Windows to download automatically synchronized data from an old device and then sending it to a new iPhone is a practical method for recovering specific files.

To restore from iCloud backup without resetting:

1. Download the data to your computer: Using the "iCloud for Windows" application, you can copy the files to your computer.

Photos and videos: In the File Explorer, click "iCloud Photos", select your photos, right-click, and then choose "Always Keep on This Device" to download the complete copy to your computer.

iCloud Cloud Drive files: Open the iCloud Cloud Drive in the File Explorer, and then drag the files to a folder on your computer.

2. Transfer data to a new iPhone: Once the files are saved on your computer, you can transfer them to the new device.

Via iCloud Cloud Drive: Upload the files to the iCloud Cloud Drive on your computer. These files will be synchronized to the "Files" application on your iPhone.

Could you restore from iCloud backup without resetting the device? For Windows systems, using iCloud is an effective method that allows you to manually restore personal files such as photos and documents without having to reset the phone. However, if you want to restore everything exactly as it was - including your apps, passwords and messages - this method won't work. To perform a complete restoration, the official Apple process still requires you to erase the device first, and then restore from the iCloud backup.