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How do I factory reset my iPhone?

what do I need to factory reset iPhone?



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Original Title: Factory reset iPhone

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If you can access and unlock the iPhone, go to Settings ➜ General ➜ Transfer or Reset iPhone ➜ Erase all content and settings and follow rhe onscreen prompts.

click here ➜ How to factory reset your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support


If you can't access the iPhone, you may have other options depending on what iOS version your iphone is running.


You can connect it to a computer with a USB cable and restore with through iTunes on a Windows PC or the Finder on Mac.


click here ➜ Restore your iPhone, iPad, or iPod to factory settings using a computer - Apple Support




Welcome and thank you for reaching out. 🤗


Here’s how to factory reset your iPhone:


  1. Open Settings.
  2. Tap General.
  3. Scroll down ↓ and tap Transfer or Reset iPhone.
  4. Tap Reset.
  5. Tap Reset All Settings to restore all settings to their defaults without deleting data or media.


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Good luck! 👋🏼😉

Smiliñ 😎 Brian | Community Volunteer

Back up your phone before you do anything just in case


Then:


  1. Open Settings.
  2. Tap General.
  3. Scroll down ↓ and tap Transfer or Reset iPhone.
  4. Tap Reset.
  5. Tap Reset All Settings to restore all settings to their defaults without deleting data or media.


communityusername1fa wrote:
Back up your phone before you do anything just in case
Then:
Open Settings1. .
Tap General1. .
Scroll down ↓ and tap Transfer or Reset iPhone1. .
Tap Reset1. .
Tap Reset All Settings1. to restore all settings to their defaults without deleting data or media.

Nope, that does not factory reset the phone, which was asked.

Click here and follow the instructions.


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