Can I restore iPhone from backup without resetting on Windows 11?

Restoring your iPhone from a backup on Windows 11 can be a breeze. If you’re running an old version of iTunes, it could mess up the restore process or not even recognize your backup. Make sure you’ve got the latest version. You can check for updates in iTunes by going to Help > Check for Updates. If you got it from the Microsoft Store, just head to the Store and make sure it's up to date. It’s quick and super important!

Trying to restore iPhone from a backup that isn’t where you think it is or comes from a different device. I had this totally awkward moment where I thought I backed up my iPhone to my laptop, but it was actually on my old desktop. Double-check where your backups are stored. On Windows, look in \Users\[Your Username]\AppData\Roaming\Apple Computer\MobileSync\Backup\. Just pull up File Explorer and navigate there.

Before restoring iPhone from backup on Windows 11, check your iPhone storage in Settings > General > iPhone Storage. If you’re tight on space, delete some unnecessary apps or photos—trust me, you don’t want to interrupt the restore because of this.