This guide will show you how to factory reset your iPhone. Performing a factory reset essentially wipes your device. Erasing your iPhone is especially useful if you trade, sell, or give away your device. If things are too complicated to fix, you can also factory reset your device.
Use this guide to show you several different ways to erase your device and prepare for your next plan.
before you start
Before erasing your device, there are a few things you need to do before you start.
- Be sure to create a backup of your device if necessary. This is a great help when switching to a new device. Check out this guide on how to create a backup.
- Remember your iPhone passcode.
A passcode must be used to complete certain steps in the process. - You will also need your Apple ID password.
- The iPhone to be erased must be associated with an Apple ID.
If the device is registered to someone else, that person must complete these steps.
Users have two options for erasing an iPhone, one a little easier than the other. To erase the device, the user can use either: setting option, or you can use a Mac or Windows PC.using setting This method is the easiest, as it takes less time and effort.
How to Erase iPhone from Settings
How to erase iPhone from settings.
- [設定]>[一般]>[iPhone の転送またはリセット]Go to
- If you want to move to a new iPhone,[はじめに]Select an option.
This will go through the process of preparing the content and settings for the transfer. Once done, follow these steps:
- If you just need to erase the device,[すべてのコンテンツと設定を消去]Choose. This will go through the process of resetting the phone.
If you did not perform the previous steps, your content may not be saved.
Factory reset your iPhone using a Mac or PC
If access is not possible setting For some reason, you need to erase your iPhone using a computer.
This process requires a Mac or PC. If you are using a PC, your system should have the latest version of iTunes. If you’re using a Mac, you must be running macOS 10.15 or later to use the Finder. If you’re running macOS 10.14 or earlier, you need the latest version of iTunes on your device.
To check which version of macOS you’re using, go to the Apple icon in the upper right corner and click About this Mac.
How to factory reset an iPhone using macOS 10.15 or later
- Connect your iPhone to your computer.
- Make sure your iPhone is turned on.
- Click the Finder icon in the Dock to open a Finder window.
- Then click the iPhone button in the Finder sidebar (located under Places).
- Make sure Find My is turned off before continuing.
- From the top window[一般]Click[iPhone の復元]Click.
How to erase an iPhone using a PC or macOS 10.14 or earlier
- Make sure you have the latest version of iTunes.
- From iTunes, click the iPhone button near the top left corner of the iTunes window.
- [概要]Click.
- next,[iPhone を復元]Click.
You can erase all data from your device by following these steps. Please follow each step carefully. All data on your iPhone will be erased if you follow the proper steps. This allows you to start over with a new device or pass the phone to the next person to use it.
Whether you’re planning a device with a new owner or starting from scratch, following this guide will get you a clean device.
