How to Reset iPhone to Factory Settings (Fully Delete All Data)

If you're having trouble with your iPhone, it may be time to reset the device. - When it comes to resetting an iPhone, there are two main ways: restoring from backup or factory resetting. Restoring from a backup will restore your phone to its previous state without deleting any photos or apps you've installed since then. - Factory resetting, on the other hand, will delete all data on your phone and return it to its factory settings. The advantage of restoring from a backup is that you don't have to re-download all of your apps or start over with your data. However, if you've recently downloaded a lot of new apps or made changes to your existing apps, they'll be deleted during a restore process because they weren't backed up beforehand. The same goes for any music or videos that haven't been backed up yet, either! Follow this guide on How to Reset iPhone To Factory Settings.

iPhone is a great device that you can use to do a lot of things. It helps you keep in touch with your loved ones, manage your schedule and help you stay informed about the latest news. However, if you ever find yourself in a situation where something goes wrong with your phone or if it crashes for some reason, then here are some steps on how to reset iPhone to factory settings.

You will have to make sure that you have backed up all of your data before resetting the device, as this process will erase all of the information stored on it. You can also choose not to back up any data, which means that any new apps or updates that have been installed recently will be deleted when resetting an iPhone to factory settings.

Step 1: Back up all of your data. This is important because when you reset your phone, all of your data will be deleted and replaced with the default settings. If you have any important files on there, they'll disappear forever!

Step 2: Open up the Settings app on your iPhone and select General, then Reset. You'll see a list of options, including Erase All Content And Settings. Tap this option and then choose Reset All Settings to confirm that's what you want to do (this will erase everything).

Step 3: Wait for the process to finish—it may take several minutes depending on how much data is stored on your device—and then select Erase All Content And Settings again from within the same menu in order to confirm that you do indeed want everything wiped clean!

FAQs

  1. Why would I want to do that?

If you're having trouble with your phone and you don't know what else to do, you may want to reset it. This will erase all of your data from the phone, so you'll have to set up everything again from scratch.

  1. How do I go about doing this?

It's actually pretty simple—just hold down the power button for about 10 seconds until the slider appears on your screen. Then, drag it across and wait for your phone to restart. You will see a prompt asking if you'd like to set it up as new or restore it from an iCloud backup. Select either option and follow the prompts!

  1. What kind of data will be removed?

All data that hasn't been backed up will be removed from your device when you restore it. This includes contacts, photos, videos, text messages (SMS), ringtones, and alarms. Apps downloaded through iTunes won't be affected by restoring your phone - but any apps downloaded directly on the device will be deleted.

Conclusion

So, you're ready to reset your iPhone to factory settings. You've got questions, and we've got answers!

 

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Jamin Orrall co-founder jeffthebrotherhood.com.