Set up as new device not restore

purchased iphone and accidentally clicked "restore from backup" not new device. cannot get back there - error code 1015 wont allow.

issue resolved after few times factory restored.

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HT201263 new iPad air. set it as new device. asked in itunes to restore from previous older iPad backup. it's not restored\i'm asked to do it agagin and again, in loop

new iPad air. set it as new device. asked in itunes to restore from previous older iPad backup. it's not restored\i'm asked to do it agagin and again, in loop
tried defining the iPad as new - the same problem. started it in recovery mode - the same

The definition of insanity.....
Does it ask for the old device by name? How do you know it isn't restored? Have you completed setup and checked on the device?
Are you using the same iTunes account and Apple ID?
On your iTunes account, Open preferences, go to devices tab
Look in the box for a backup of your old device. Is there a backup?
If there is no backup, you have nothing to restore.

Do I set up my iphone 4s as new device or restore from backup?

I have an Iphone 4 (OS 4) - upgrading to Iphone 4s (OS 5) - then I begin the set up of Iphone 4s, so I say set up as a new device or restore from a backup?
I have already backed-up and synced my Iphone 4 to Itunes (not to cloud because I didn't upgrade the old phone to OS 5). I am scared to death to try this and when they give that choice I am not sure which to pick..any help would be greatly appreciated.

I would suggest restore from a backup if you have the backup available. This way settings and other items will be restored once the process is complete.
I hope this helps!

Sync used new iPad with iTunes w/o setting as new device or restoring

Hi,
few weeks after using new iPad that never synced with iTunes (backing up to iCloud), i want to sync iBooks and Aperture photos from iTunes library.
But, when i connect my iPad to iTunes using usb cable, there are only two choices: Set as new device or restore from older backup. I dont want to sync anything but iBooks and photos. What could i do?

Hmm, is Whitson's iPad the current name of the device, or an earlier iPad? Does that image you've shown occupy the entire iTunes window or is the usual column of library sources and playlists shown down the left-hand side. If the list is there then the iPad should appear as a device that you can right/option/cmd-click on. Failing that with all your purchases having come from the store you should be able to set up as new device and then reacquire all your store content but that would lose any data and settings. I suppose that after restoring as new, then backing up to the machine, you could then try restoring the backup from the cloud, and then if needed go through the original process as I suggested.
You might find that if you opt to set up as new nothing actually changes until you choose some content to sync, which may give you the opportunity to use the process I've previously outlined. Sorry I can't be clearer but I know that method has worked for a few people who have had to switch computers after a crash. I'm not personally familiar with the process under your precise circumstances.
The "cut the cord" feature which allowed you to set up the device without connecting to a computer is all well and good but if you have to go through this sort of effort when the time comes that you want to hook up your device to a library on your computer it becomes a complete nightmare.
tt2

I need to factory restore my iPhone and set up as new device...

I need to factory restore my iPhone and set up as new device... If I back up the device, but set it up as a new iPhone, will I be able to get all of my data, apps, music, notes, texts and settings back? (ditto with TeamLava game data??)
I need 100% confirmation as I'm worried I'll lose both some important app and data on their, as well as some hard-earned game time on a few apps!!
(The reason I need to restore and set up fresh - I set this iPhone up from a back years ago which pulled through an encrypted local backup password that I don't remember setting and no password I can think of will turn it off. I have been told the only way around this is to factory restore and set up as a new iPhone)
Many thanks in advance for any and all advice. I welcome your Apple expertise!

Stupid Apple! Thanks though.
Can you confirm what I will and will not be able to get back? (Bare in mind I also have an iPad that syncs things like Notes.)
Contacts - can back up to Orange App
Music - I mainly use Spotify anyway
Text Messages?
Safari bookmarks?
Previously purchased Apps? (or will I just have to re-download them?)
The data on these apps? (I guess most will either be simply logging in, or re-setting up)
Storm8/TeamLava Game progress?
Again, thanks in advance for your help.

HT4859 i have setup an ipad without connecting to computer, i am now connecting for first time to itunes it asks if i want to set up as new ipad or restore from previous backup (my iphone not ipad), i have backed ipad up to icloud when i connect back to i

i have set up my wifes ipad mini wirelesly, i am now connecting for first time to itunes it asks if i want to set up as new ipad or restore from previous backup (my iphone not ipad), i have backed ipad up to icloud when i connect back to itunes will it give me an option to restore from icloud, i dont want to lose the apps and data my wife has already installed through her account... any thoughts

1. set up as new
2. transfer you wife's purchases.
3. Just in case create one computer back up manually.
Enjoy.

What to do with between Set up as new iphone or Restore from this back up? i just want to transfer all my purchased apps and contacts to my new iphone? don't want to screw thing up. thanks

I plugged in the iphone 5 to PC via itunes what should i do between Set up as new iphone or Restore from this back up? i just want to transfer all my purchased apps and contacts to my new iphone? don't want to screw thing up. Please help..... thanks

Is this a new iPhone?
If so, when connecting a new iPhone to iTunes for the first time that has been used to sync with another iPhone or iOS device, you are prompted to transfer the backup for the other iPhone or iOS device to the new iPhone, or set up the new iPhone as a new iPhone.
If you don't want to transfer the backup for the other iPhone or iOS device, select set up as a new iPhone. No existing data or settings will be erased or changed when selecting as a new iPhone. Not that difficult or difficult at all.

Need to bypass linked apple id and set up as new device

how to bypass a linked apple id on an ipad mini and set it up as a new device.
i restored it but its saying "this ipad is currently linked to an apple ID. Sign in with the Apple ID that was used to set up this iPad"
i do not have that information.. what do i do??

Hi
this link will help Find My iPhone Activation Lock - Apple Support
if you purchased the phone second hand, you need to contact the previous owner and have them enter their apple id & password,
once the phone is activated then go to settings> iCloud & turn off find my iPhone > then sign out of iCloud > erase all contents & settings
on setup then you won't be asked for the apple id or password, if its your apple id , and you have forgot the password you can visit applied.apple.com to reset your password, if you have renamed the apple id to something different , it will have to changed back to the one the phone is linked to
you can alternatively call apple support if you have the original receipt for the phone & they can remove the lock

Whenever I try to sync my 3gs to my laptop itunes only gives me two options: set up as new iphone or restore to a backup. I already mistakenly restored the phone to a previous back up and the options are still the same. I am using itunes 10.4.1.10.

Back in March my PC crashed while updating my Iphone 3Gs. Both froze and were rendered unusable. The Iphone had to be restored to factory settings in order to be used. The PC required more work and was delayed by warranty issues. In the meantime I bought a laptop and installed the newest version of Itunes. Itunes recognizes my phone but only comes up as "Set up your Iphone" with two subsequent options: set up as new iphone or restore from back up. I have mistakenly chosen the option to restore it back to July 2, 2011 when I last synced. No big deal, but it will not let me go beyond that screen and I cannot transfer my recovered apps or anything else. Any help on how to resolve this issue would be greatly appreciated. Thanks

Restore as New...
Redownload your Purchased and Free Apps using the Apple ID you Originally used...
iPhone User Guide
http://manuals.info.apple.com/en_US/iphone_user_guide.pdf

While updating my iphone 4s to ios6, I had to restore it. Now every time I connect to itunes, I get the "Set Up Your iPhone" window with the set up as new iphone and restore from backup options. After the restore, I got everything except my apps back.

While updating my iphone 4s to ios6, I had to restore it. Now every time I connect to itunes, I get the "Set Up Your iPhone" window with the set up as new iphone and restore from backup options. After the restore, I got everything except my apps and music back. Do I need to set the phone up as new again?

Hi Vidbrent,
If you are having issues updating or restoring your iPhone, you may find the following article helpful:
Apple Support: If you can't update or restore your iOS device
http://support.apple.com/kb/ht1808
Regards,
- Brenden

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I am trying to set-up a new iphone, have restored it through my PC but when I try to sign into the icloud using my apple IDpassword the verification keeps timing out, can anyone tell me how to fix it?

Delete the iCloud acccount, then sign back in.

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I'm upgrading to the 5, do i set up a new phone or Restore from backup?

I'm upgrading to the 5, do i set up a new phone or Restore from backup?

That depends if you want your current data on your new phone, then restore from backup. IF you don't then set up as new.

When I turned on iCloud backup now when I synch to iTunes it asks if I want to set up as new phone or restore from backup. Why? I have been synching this iPhone to this computer fine since I got my iPhone 4S.

When I turned on iCloud backup now when I synch to iTunes it asks if I want to set up as new phone or restore from backup. Why? I have been synching this iPhone to this computer fine since I got my iPhone 4S.

1. set up as new
2. transfer you wife's purchases.
3. Just in case create one computer back up manually.
Enjoy.

I pressed the wrong button when setting up my new iphone - i clicked set it up as a new iphone not restore from my old one - now i have lost my texts and my notes! help?from my

When i synced my new iphone to my pc i clicked the wrong button - instead of restoring it from my old phone's last backup i clicked set up as new iphne - now it appears all my old texts and my notes have gone. Any ideas how I can get them back?

When you plug it into iTunes - it will show on the left side of the screen. Right click on it, and you will have a list of restores to use. Pick the one you want, and it will pull all of that data. It worked on mine...

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