HT4859 How do I restore from a backup after the initial setup?

My phone died and I got a new one from the store.  I didn't remember what my account was and we started up the phone without my appleid.   Now I'd like to restore from a previous backup.  How can I do that?

Go to Settings>General>Reset, tap Erase All Content and Settings, then go through the setup screens on the phone and when given the option, choose Restore from iCloud Backup and follow the prompts.
Be sure your phone is connected to wifi and your charger as this may take some time to finish.

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