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iCloud backup restoring stuck on "Estimating time"

Guys, I just bought a new iPhone and chose to restore from iCloud backup during setup. Since then, it has been stuck on "Estimating time". I tried to reboot and WiFi connection is great but nothing helps. Have anyone run into this?

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"iCloud backup restoring stuck on 'Estimating time': Guys, I just bought a new iPhone and chose to restore from iCloud backup during setup. Since then, it has been stuck on 'Estimating time'. I tried to reboot and WiFi connection is great but nothing helps. Have anyone run into this?"

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iCloud RESTORE Stalled:

Be connected to an external power soruce, and have a strong Wi-Fi connection.


  • Force Restart:

You stated that you "restarted" your iPhone. A Force Restart is what to perform here; so, start with that. Go Here: Force Restart iPhone - Apple Support


  • Plug your iPhone into External Power:

To avoid failures and stalling, have this plugged into an external power source, such as a iPhone > cable > power brick > into the wall.


  • Perform this Using Wi-Fi:

Be certain you have a strong Wi-Fi connection (use your OWN network, rather than a public LAN)

  1. Go to: Settings
  2. Toggle Off: Cellular
  3. Toggle Off: Bluetoth
  4. Toggle Off: VPN
  5. Toggle ON: Wi-Fi


  • Turn OFF All VPNs
  1. Go to Settings
  2. Tap: General
  3. Tap: VPN & Device Management
  4. Disconnect: from [any VPNs]


If it comes to it, you might need to reset your iPhone to Factory Settings, and then perfect is as instructed.