[Fixed] iPhone Restore from iCloud Stuck on Time Remaining Estimating
After resetting the old iPhone or when setting up a new device, there is a useful option that you can restore the data from iCloud Backup. However, sometimes it can be annoying once your iPhone is stuck on “Time Remaining Estimating” during an iCloud restore. To recover the Apple device, you may wait for several hours if the backup file is too large and check whether it can skip the stuck screen automatically. If not, use the five reliable ways in this guide.
- Contents:
- Fix 1: Force Restart the iPhone When It Gets Stuck
- Fix 2: Try to Update the iOS Version to the Latest
- Fix 3: Make Sure the iCloud Services Are Working
- Fix 4: Stop Restoring iPhone from iCloud Backup
- Fix 5: Use iTunes to Restore the Saved Backup
Fix 1: Force Restart the iPhone When It Gets Stuck
To transfer data between devices smoothly, check the network connection in advance, free up some iPhone’s storage, charge the iPhone at least 50% and make sure you have turned on iCloud Backup.
If you haven’t made these preparations before restoring the iCloud data, a simple force restart can fix the Time Remaining Estimating issue that will cause the restore to stop. For iPhone 8 or later, just quickly press and release the Volume Up button, then the Volume Down button. Press and hold the Side button until you see the Apple logo. After that, it can refresh the system and clear minor glitches. Then use a different Wi-Fi or transfer to cellar data and restore the backup again.
Fix 2: Try to Update the iOS Version to the Latest
If your iPhone is running an outdated version of iOS, it may be incompatible with your iCloud backup. Updating to the latest iOS version can fix potential bugs and improve restore performance.
Step 1: Launch Settings > Choose General > Click Software Update.
Step 2: Download and install any available updates. Then it can let your device reboot and reconnect to Wi-Fi. Back up the iPhone again and start the restore after a hard reset.
Fix 3: Make Sure the iCloud Services Are Working
Sometimes, the issue isn’t your device but Apple’s servers. If iCloud services are down or under maintenance, it can delay or freeze the backup restoration.
To check iCloud service status: Visit the official Apple System Status page. Ensure all services, especially iCloud Backup, are showing green (available). If there are issues, you’ll need to wait until Apple resolves them before trying again.
Fix 4: Stop Restoring iPhone from iCloud Backup
If the restore keeps stuck for a long time and causes the iPhone to overheat, you can force restart the iPhone and choose to stop the iCloud restore process. Then restore the necessary data later if needed.
Step 1: Open Settings > Tap the Apple ID profile > Select iCloud.
Step 2: Click iCloud Backup and choose Stop Restoring iPhone. Confirm your action. Now you can use your iPhone, though some data may be missing.
Fix 5: Use iTunes to Restore the Saved Backup
iTunes is a multi-functional app which can help you get the data back easily, only if you have saved the iCloud backup on your iTunes. This method is more stable and doesn’t rely on cloud services.
Step 1: Connect your iPhone to your computer via a USB cable. Open iTunes or Finder, then select your device.
Step 2: Click Restore Backup > Choose the most recent backup > Click Restore. Ensure your computer stays connected and doesn’t sleep during the process.
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