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How do I wipe my iPhone before resale?
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- Open up Settings.
- Scroll down and tap “General”
- Scroll down and select “Reset”
- Tap “Erase All Content and Settings”
How do I delete everything off my iPhone for a new user?
Launch the Settings app from the Home screen of your iPhone or iPad. Now tap on General. Scroll to the bottom and tap Reset. Choose Erase All Content and Settings.
Will a factory reset on old phone affect my new phone?
It will not remove the device’s operating system (iOS, Android, Windows Phone) but will go back to its original set of apps and settings. Also, resetting it doesn’t harm your phone, even if you end up doing it multiple times.
How can I erase everything from my iPhone?
Go back to Settings and tap General > Reset > Erase All Content and Settings. If you turned on Find My iPhone, you might need to enter your Apple ID and password. If asked for your device passcode or Restrictions passcode, enter it. Then tap Erase [device].
What to do if your Apple ID has been erased?
If you’re using iCloud and Find My [device] on the device, sign in to iCloud.com or the Find My app on another device, select the device, and click Erase. After the device has been erased, click Remove from Account. If you can’t follow either of the above steps, change your Apple ID password.
What should I do if I Still Have my iPhone?
If you still have your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch. Go back to Settings and tap General > Reset > Erase All Content and Settings. If you turned on Find My [device], you might need to enter your Apple ID and password. If asked for your device passcode or Restrictions passcode, enter it. Then tap Erase [device].
How can I prepare my iPhone for resale?
Prepping an iPhone for resale used to be almost as easy as hitting a “reset” button in the iPhone’s settings menu. But over the past few years, the process has become more complex thanks to new security, wallet, and cloud-dependent features such as Activation Lock, Apple Pay and iTunes in the Cloud.