what do I need to factory reset iPhone?
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Original Title: Factory reset iPhone
what do I need to factory reset iPhone?
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Original Title: Factory reset iPhone
Posted on Oct 7, 2026 3:04 PM
Oct 7, 2026 3:15 PM in response to MynameisKai
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
Oct 7, 2026 3:08 PM in response to MynameisKai
Welcome and thank you for reaching out. 🤗
Here’s how to factory reset your iPhone:
Need more help?
Good luck! 👋🏼😉
Smiliñ 😎 Brian | Community Volunteer
Oct 7, 2026 3:29 PM in response to MynameisKai
Back up your phone before you do anything just in case
Then:
Oct 7, 2026 4:09 PM in response to communityusername1fa
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.
Oct 7, 2026 3:07 PM in response to MynameisKai
Originally posted at discussions.apple.com/thread/256372166