How To Erase & Reset Your iPhone or iPad Before You Sell It

How To Erase & Reset Your iPhone or iPad Before You Sell It

There are some important things you should do before you sell or distribute your iPhone or iPad. It is important to delete and reset your Apple device to prevent access to your personal information. In addition, the search for my iPhone app deactivates the next person to use your iPhone or iPad correctly without any problems.

Follow these quick steps to delete all your personal information, including contacts, text, photos, and email, to prevent anyone from accessing your information.

Back up your iPhone or iPad:

If you want to keep all your personal data and use it on your new Apple device, it is important to back up the information before you restore your iPhone.

Backup through iTunes

Connect your iPhone with your USB cable to your computer

Start iTunes and select your "iPhone"

Click on the device and select "Save"

Backup via ICloud

Connect to a WiFi network

Click on the "Settings"

Select "iCloud" and then select "Memory and Backup"

Select "Save Now"

Turn OFF My iPhone:

Before you reset your iPhone or iPad, the Find My iPhone application must be disabled

On the Home screen, click Settings.

Scroll down and select "iCloud"

Scroll down and drag left to turn off the My Search feature

Enter your iCloud password and press Disable

Delete all data from your iPhone or iPad:

On the Home screen, click Settings.

Select "General", then scroll down and select "Reset"

Tap "Delete all content and settings"

Confirm your selection and then press "Clear iPhone"