new iPhone data transfer from iCloud backup taking over 24 hours

I just bought a 16pro iPhone and I'm trying to set it up using my iCloud backup. It has been over 24 hours and the process is still not complete. There is no time estimate or anything showing progress, except a spinning wheel showing that something is going on. I'm wondering if it could be stuck & I should restart the process? My old iPhone 12 is no longer working, so I'm stuck without a phone until this is done.

iPhone 12, iOS 18

Posted on Sep 23, 2025 1:21 PM

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Sep 23, 2025 2:16 PM in response to billi51

billi51 wrote:

I just bought a 16pro iPhone and I'm trying to set it up using my iCloud backup. It has been over 24 hours and the process is still not complete. There is no time estimate or anything showing progress, except a spinning wheel showing that something is going on. I'm wondering if it could be stuck & I should restart the process? My old iPhone 12 is no longer working, so I'm stuck without a phone until this is done.

Connect to wifi, plug to power, locked the device and leave it alone so it finish the restore.

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