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How far back do iCloud backups go?
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If I remember correctly, there is only ever one generation of backup stored in iCloud. Especially in scenarios like yours with different software versions, this is not enough. My recommendation is both still keeping the previous iOS/iPadOS version as long as Apple still supports it during the transition period. And additionally to iCloud backups, do manual backups to a PC or Mac with iTunes/Finder. There you can have multiple backup generations.
I think there were three or four back ups available from my pro. I ended up using the 18.1 beta and then doing a restore. I forgot i can do a back up to my MacBook. I will do one of those tomorrow.
Honestly I just always do this when buying a new iPhone. I have iCloud backups turned on but even with blazing fast Internet restoring from iCloud seems to take forever.