How to Erase All Content and Settings on iPhone
Summary
Want to erase all content and settings on iPhone? This guide will tell you how to completely wipe an iPhone, even without Apple ID.
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For some reason, you want to erase all content and settings on iPhone, like you are selling it, or you just cannot stand the slow iPhone and want to completely reset the device to get it back up speed as well as free up storage space. Then how to make it?
In this guide, we will show you the detailed steps on how to erase an iPhone. In addition, we will also tell you how to reset iPhone without Apple ID. Let’s get it on.
In case you may need the iPhone data in the future, just backup your iPhone firstly: How to Backup iPhone 7/6s/6/SE/5s/5/4s/4 >
Also Read: How to Delete Messages on iPhone Completely >
Part 1. How to Erase an iPhone with Apple ID
Method 1. How to Erase an iPhone Directly
Step 1. Go to Settings > Tap on General > Tap on Reset > Tap on Erase All Content and Settings.
How to Erase All Content and Settings on iPhone
Step 2. Tap on Erase iPhone > Tap on Erase iPhone to confirm > Enter your passcode > Enter your Apple ID and password to turn off Activate Look and delete the device from Find my iPhone.
Method 2. How to Erase an iPhone Using iTunes
Step 1. Turn off Find My iPhone: on your device go to Settings > iCloud to make it.
Step 2. Open iTunes > Connect your iPhone to Computer > Trust the computer.
Step 3. Select your iPhone > Click on Summary > Click Restore iPhone…
How to Erase an iPhone
Part 2. How to Erase iPhone without Apple ID
Here in this part, we will tell you how to reset iPhone without Apple ID.
Method 1. How to Erase iPhone without Apple ID Using DFU Mode
Step 1. Open iTunes > Connect your iPhone to computer.
Step 2. Put your iPhone in Recovery Mode: Press the Home button and wake/sleep button until you see the Recovery screen (for iPhone 7, press volume down button and wake/sleep button) > Click OK on the pop-up window in iTunes.
Step 3. Click Summary > Choose Restore iPhone…
Method 2. How to Erase iPhone without Apple ID with PhoneClean
PhoneClean is a powerful iOS cleaning tool that can help users clean all kinds of junk files and free up space on iDevice. Now in the latest version, it adds a new function called Erase Clean, which can help you erase an iOS Device (like iPhone, iPad or iPod touch) without Apple ID. It will completely delete all of you data on your iPhone/iPad/iPod touch.
Step 1. Download PhoneClean and open it > Connect your iPhone to computer with USB cable > Click Erase Clean tab.
How to Erase iPhone without Apple ID – Step 1
Step 2. Click Erase Now button.
How to Wipe iPhone without Apple ID – Step 2
Step 3. PhoneClean will load the data on your iPhone firstly, and then erase your iPhone.
How to Reset iPhone without Apple ID – Step 3
The Bottom Line
That’s all for how to erase an iPhone. If you prefer an easy and quick way, PhoneClean can be your best choice. What’s more, it can also help you delete unwanted files and junk files to free up your iPhone. Just try it by yourself >
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