How to Do an iPhone Factory Reset Before Selling It

Before selling or gifting your old iPhone to someone else, it’s a good idea to return it to its factory settings if you’ve updated it to a new model. This gives you peace of mind by guaranteeing that all of your data is deleted from the device. In this post, we’ll cover everything you need to know about factory resetting your iPhone in preparation for selling or exchanging it. Now let’s start the celebration.

Factory Procedures Reset your iPhone before trading it in

Before you reset your iPhone, create a backup so you can move your data to a new device. It’s easy to back up your iPhone by just connecting it to your Mac or PC and following the guidelines. As an alternative, you can backup your data with iCloud Backup.

• Exit all applications and services.
• Take off of your device all of your calendar, contact, and email accounts.
• Take out or turn off your eSIM or SIM card.
• Open the Settings app, select General > Reset > Erase all content and settings to factory reset your iPhone. If prompted, enter the passcode on your phone and your Apple ID password.

FAQs

I want to restore my iPhone to its original settings, but how can I do that?

You can utilise the iCloud Backup feature or connect your iPhone to a Mac or PC and follow the on-screen directions to make a backup of your data.

How do I reset my iPhone to factory settings?

Go to Settings, then General, then Reset, and finally Erase all content and settings to factory reset your iPhone. Just follow the steps to finish the reset.

How can my iPhone accounts be deactivated?

Select the account you want to delete by going to Settings > Mail / Contacts / Calendar > Accounts, then follow the instructions.

Now that I’ve factory reset my old iPhone, what should I do with it?

It can be sold, traded in for something else, or used for another purpose. Whatever you choose, be sure to transfer your sensitive data only once it has been safely erased.

Final Words

Make sure to reset your iPhone before trading it in or giving it to someone else. We sincerely hope that this post helped you along the way. Please share this page or check out our FAQ section if you have any questions.