I am trying to restore from iCloud but the versions are not compatible, what do I do?

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trying to restore from icloud but the versions are not compatible

How do I get a 9.2 when I am first setting up the phone and I am transferring everything over to this 6 s phone from 5s? It won't let me go any further. What do I do?

 

[Rob Phillips]

Re: trying to restore from icloud but the versions are not compatible

Welcome to iMore! I'm guessing you're using an older version of iOS on your 5s. I suggest upgrading to 9.2 on your 5s, backing up to iCloud again, and then setting up your 6s from the new backup.

 

[Just_Me_D]

Re: trying to restore from icloud but the versions are not compatible

If you're just setting up your iPhone 6S, it's best that you connect the device to your computer and then update the iOS version via iTunes. Afterwards, you will be able to restore what I *assume* to be your iCloud backup from your iPhone 5S, that presumably is already running iOS 9.2, onto the iPhone 6S.