How to Fix 'Not Enough Space to Restore iPhone Backup' [iPhone 17 Supported]

Part 1: Check Your iPhone storage

The first thing comes first. Since the restore is failed because of iPhone storage not enough, let's check if this is the reality. So for this reality check, you just:

Go to Settings > General > Storage & iCloud Usage. Here we can see the Used and Available storage on your iDevice.

If the reality is your iPhone doesn't have enough storage, you can try to clear the cache on the iPhone, or delete some iPhone photos to free up some space. But if after you delete some content and the storage is still not enough, we can go through the solutions below to restore iPhone backup.

Part 2: Best Workaround - Restore iTunes Backup Selectively

As an iPhone user, you may know that restoring data via iTunes can be risky — it erases your original content and restores the entire backup, leaving no room to select only the files you need. Luckily, Dr.Fone - Phone Backup (iOS) offers a smarter solution. With Dr.Fone, you can selectively restore iTunes backup data to your iPhone 17, avoiding the “Not enough space to restore iPhone backup” error and keeping only the files that matter.

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Follow these steps to effectively restore the selected stuff from iTunes backup:

Step 1. Install Dr.Fone! Launch it and click on "Phone Backup" among all the features. Then select "Restore" from iTunes Backup file mode.

Step 2. On the left column, select "Restore from iTunes backup". Dr.Fone will automatically detect the iTunes backup files on your computer. What you need to do is select the iTunes backup file and click "View" or "Next".

Step 3. And here the scanning is over. You may now preview all your iTunes backup data in different types. Time to preserve your most adored selfies! So now, just check those iTunes backup items that you want to keep. Then click the button "Restore to Device" and this will restore the backup files of all your important stuff to your device.

Thus, saving you time and memory and finally fixing the issue of “not enough space to restore iPhone backup”, Dr.Fone will let you exclaim this catchy phrase – ‘And that’s how it’s done!!’

Moving on to our next solution, we have:

Part 3: Keep iTunes and iOS Updated

For any iDevice to work properly, we need to ensure that it is updated with the latest versions of iTunes and iOS. Updating your software may also resolve the ‘Not Enough Space to Restore iPhone Backup’ issue. You are thus advised to follow the instructions below:

Update iOS to Fix Not Enough Storage Issue

As the name suggests, we are here trying to fix our issue of ‘not enough storage to restore iPhone up’ by updating our iOS. For this firstly you need to charge your iPhone to make sure the updating process won't be interrupted by no power, and backup your iPhone.

Next, you go to Settings > General > Software update. Now, tap "Download and Install".

A new window will appear asking you to tap again on “Install”.

Now go and take a stroll outside, until it is done.

Update iTunes to Fix Not Enough Storage Issue

Here, we are going to make our error go away by updating our iTunes as an obsolete version of it could also be one of the reasons that cause ‘not enough space’ issue. So undoubtedly, your first thing would be to run iTunes. Next, you click on Check for Update and then follow the prompts to install the latest version of iTunes.

You might also consider rather uninstalling iTunes completely from your computer and downloading its latest version from Apple’s official website.

A pinch of Advise

Some users have faced he problem that all their data was lost after updating iOS or iTunes. So you'd better backup your iPhone data before upgrading to iOS 26.

Now let’s move on to our final solution

Part 4: Compliance with Security Settings

In today’s world, cyber threats and viruses can put your iPhone at risk. Many users install multiple security apps to protect their devices, but sometimes these apps conflict with iTunes and trigger the “Not enough space to restore iPhone backup” error. If you’re using an iPhone 17, don’t worry — we’ve got a simple fix.

How to fix not enough storage on iPhone via Security Settings

1. Firstly, make sure that the date, time, and time zone settings are correct or else update them.
2. Next, install the latest version of iTunes on your computer.
3. Ensure that you update your Windows or Mac OS regularly.
4. Install the latest security patch for the third-party security software.
5. Check the host files on Mac and windows to make sure that they are not causing the issue.

For most of you, these steps will set things into motion. However, if still the above remedies fail, we recommend you disable the security software for an ephemeral i.e. during the upgrade process.

Final Words

In conclusion, encountering errors on your iPhone, such as “Not enough space to restore iPhone backup”, doesn’t have to cause panic. For iPhone 17 users, we’ve shared three effective solutions, with Dr.Fone - Phone Backup (iOS) standing out for its speed, flexibility, and ease of use.

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