Whether you are selling your iPhone, having issues, or just want a fresh start, there are a variety of reasons you may need to erase it. Let’s take a look at how to factory reset iPhone.
Keep in mind as you’re working on resetting your iPhone that you’ll need to be connected to a Wi-Fi or cellular network and know your Apple ID password (the one you’re using for iCloud) if you have Find My iPhone enabled.
Also, make sure you have your iPhone backed up or have your important information saved somewhere before you reset your device (iOS should offer to do a backup if during the factory reset process if you don’t already have one).
Before going through the process of resetting your iPhone, it’s slightly easier to sign out of the App Store and iCloud (although iOS will have you sign out of iCloud later if you don’t do it now). Also, don’t forget to unpair your Apple Watch if you have one.
How to factory reset iPhone
- Tap on Settings and then tap General
- Swipe down to the very bottom and choose Reset
- Tap Erase All Content and Settings
- Tap Erase Now, enter your passcode if applicable
- Tap Erase iPhone again to confirm
- Enter your Apple ID password if required and tap Erase
Here’s how these steps look:
You’re all set, all the information on your iPhone has been erased and you should see the iOS welcome screen like when you first purchased your iPhone. At this point, you are good to hand your device to someone else, restore a backup, or set up your iPhone as new.
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