# Iphone: Restoring from backup without internet connection

**URL:** <https://boards.straightdope.com/t/iphone-restoring-from-backup-without-internet-connection/572586>\
**Category:** Factual Questions\
**Created:** [February 25, 2011, 2:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/iphone-restoring-from-backup-without-internet-connection/572586 "2011-02-25T14:02:02Z")\
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**Post date:** [February 25, 2011, 2:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/iphone-restoring-from-backup-without-internet-connection/572586/1 "2011-02-25T14:02:02Z")

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Is there any way I can restore my Iphone from a backup that is stored in Itunes when my computer is not connected to the internet? When I click on “restore,” it immediately tells me it needs an internet connection. But the backup should be right there on my computer. Why does it need an internet connection?