How to Reset Your iPhone to Factory Settings

How to Reset Your iPhone to Factory Settings

Resetting your iPhone to factory settings can help you fix software issues, sell your device, or simply start afresh. In this guide, we will walk you through the process of resetting your iPhone to factory settings and ensuring your data is backed up.

Note : Resetting your iPhone to factory settings will erase all data and settings on your device. Be sure to back up your data before proceeding.

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Step 1: Back up your data

Before resetting your iPhone, it's essential to back up your data to iCloud or iTunes.

Back up to iCloud

  1. Connect your iPhone to Wi-Fi.
  2. Go to Settings > [Your Name] > iCloud.
  3. Scroll down and tap on iCloud Backup.
  4. Tap Back Up Now and wait for the backup to complete.

Back up to iTunes

  1. Connect your iPhone to your computer using a USB cable.
  2. Open iTunes on your computer.
  3. Click the iPhone icon in the upper-left corner of the iTunes window.
  4. Click Back Up Now under the Manually Back Up and Restore section.

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Step 2: Sign out of iCloud

Signing out of iCloud is necessary to ensure your personal data is removed from the device.

  1. Go to Settings > [Your Name].
  2. Scroll down and tap Sign Out.
  3. Enter your Apple ID password and tap Turn Off.

Step 3: Erase all content and settings

Now that your data is backed up, you can proceed to reset your iPhone to factory settings.

  1. Open Settings on your iPhone.
  2. Go to General > Reset.
  3. Tap Erase All Content and Settings.
  4. Enter your device passcode or Apple ID password if prompted.
  5. Confirm by tapping Erase iPhone.

Your iPhone will now reset to factory settings. This process may take several minutes.

Step 4: Set up your iPhone as a new device

Once your iPhone has been reset, you can set it up as a new device or restore it from a backup.

  1. Turn on your iPhone and follow the on-screen instructions.
  2. When prompted to set up your iPhone, choose Set Up as New iPhone or Restore from iCloud/iTunes Backup.

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That's it! You have successfully reset your iPhone to factory settings and can now start fresh with a clean device.