How to Restore Backup That is Newer Than iOS on iPhone 16/15/14

Part 1: Can I Restore a Backup to an Older iOS

Technically yes, you can restore a backup made with an newer iOS version to a earlier iOS version. The process of restoring the backup won't put the newer iOS version back to your new device. For that, you have to follow the below step-by-step guide to learn how to restore from a newer iOS.

Part 2: Restore iOS 17 Backup to iPhone 16 with iCareFone

Tenorshare iCareFone provides the easiest method to restore backup to iPhone 14/13 within just a few minutes. You don’t have to waste time in implementing various methods and undergo hit and trial procedure to restore your new iPhone.

Users can have following advantages while restoring iPhone using iCareFone:

• You can preview the previous backup
• You can restore the selected files
• You don’t have to worry about data loss.
• It supports all iPhone models including the latest iPhone 16.

Now, follow the below steps to restore backup on your iPhone 16.

• First of all, install iCareFone on your Computer and connect iPhone to it. When it is detected by the program, hit on Backup & Restore option from the top tab.

  

• Now, the program will display a screen showing various file types. Just click on the ‘view or restore your previous backup’ option in the bottom left corner and it will show the back files created on your computer.

  

• Click on the backup file you want to restore and the program will display all the files in that backup.

  

• Now, you need to mark the files you want to restore and choose if you want to extract them to your computer or iPhone 16 and select the option accordingly. It’s vital to mention that iCareFone can restore photos, videos, audios, bookmarks, music, and contact files directly to your iPhone.

  

Part 3: Install the Same iOS beta on the New iPhone 16

One alternative to restoring iOS beta to your new iPhone 16 is by installing the same beta on your iPhone 16. In this way, both the new and old devices would have the same iOS version and you can easily restore the data. To install beta iOS 17:

• Login with your previous Apple ID but don’t restore anything from iCloud yet.
• Now, go to the official page of Apple Software Beta Program and sign up with your Apple ID.
• Then, you will enter a new page where you need to click on “enroll your iOS Device” option.
• Then, install the given profile and restart your iPhone.
• When the iPhone reboots, go to Settings > General > Software Update and here you will see the latest iOS 17 beta update.
• Now, to install this update, you have to erase all the data on your new iPhone 16. For that, go to Settings > General > Reset > and tap on Erase All Contents and Settings. Confirm your action on the pop-up window and your device will erase everything and will restart.

Now, as you start setting again your iPhone, you will see the latest backups installed on the system. Install them and bang, you just got access to the previous data and your hard work paid off.

You can assess yourself how complicated and time-taking this method is. Still, it is a viable solution for people who need it done anyway and helps you get access to the data stored on newer iOS backup.

Part 4: Set Up iPhone 16 as New and with Same Apple ID

Another method you can use to restore iOS 18 is by setting up iPhone 16 as new device. You don’t have to install a beta iOS version on iPhone if you’re using this method.

It may sound technical but you can easily do it by following the below steps:

• Login with the same Apple Id you were using in the previous iPhone.
• iCloud will access all the passwords stored in Keychain and in this way, you will get access to all the texts, bookmarks, notes, photos, and any subscriptions.
• Keychain also stores all the usernames and passwords. So, you can access to any account you were using previously.
• You can also go to the purchased option in the App Store and reinstall any third-party software, games, or any app you have bought or installed earlier.

In short, this method helps you get access to the majority of important files without going through a complicated and lengthy process.

Summary

This article is structured to provide all the relevant guidelines to the users who have bought new iPhone 16 and searching for how to restore to backup that is newer than iOS. The abovementioned 3 methods help you restore backup to iPhone 16 with newer iOS.

Even though all three methods are viable and provide satisfactory results, but if you want to save time and energy, just head to Tenorshare iCareFone website and use this multifunctional software to restore newer iOS backup without technical complications.