How to reset your iPhone or iPad

If you need to fix an issue or erase your device to sell, you can reset your Apple, look How to reset your iPhone or iPad in this article.

Occasionally it may be necessary reset your iPhone or iPad to resolve a problem you are facing. Alternatively, you may want to clear all settings and data if you plan to sell or donate your device.

In cases where you are experiencing network or privacy issues, it may be possible reset your device keeping your data.

If you are selling your device, it is generally recommended to perform a factory reset to ensure that you completely remove all personal data given.

How to Erase and Factory Reset iPhone or iPad

This guide will show you how to use the two reset options available to Android users. iPhone and iPad. One resets the settings but keeps your data.

The other reset option erases all settings and data and returns the device to factory settings.

If you are selling or gifting your iPhone or iPad, it is important to ensure that all of your personal data is completely removed. Alternatively, you may simply want to start with a new device and set everything up from scratch.

Delete your iPhone or iPad It's a simple process using the steps below.

Observation: Before reset iPhone, check if it is doing iCloud backup or do backup manually from the device with iTunes. This will allow you to restore the iPhone or iPad from a backup.

To erase and factory reset your iPhone or iPad:

1. Select settings on your device.
2. Tap In general option in Settings.
3. Select Transfer or reset iPhone (or iPad) at the bottom of the General section.
4. Select the Erase all content and settings option to erase all your data and settings and restore your iPhone or iPad to factory settings.
5. When the Erase this iPhone screen appears, it will show what will be deleted; tap Continue Please note that all your data will be removed, including Find My, Apple ID, Apps and Data, Apple Wallet and all settings. This returns the phone to the state it came out of the box.
6. Enter your Password to your Apple device.
7. Enter your Apple ID password.
8. Wait while your data is uploaded to iCloud. If you have already done backup, you can skip this step by tapping Skip backup link at the bottom of the screen.
9. Tap Erase phoneand in the menu that appears and wait while your iPhone or iPad is being erased and reset to factory settings.

You will see the Apple logo along with a progress bar as your phone resets. It will reset multiple times and the time it takes to reset varies between devices.

After the phone is successfully reset, it will display the welcome screen and you can turn it off and package it for shipping. You can also start the setup process by selecting a language, connecting to Wi-Fi, signing in with your Apple ID, etc.

How to reset your iPhone or iPad without losing data

If you want reset your iPhone without losing your data, you can. But it requires recording a few different buttons during the process.

For example, you may want to reset your settings due to Wi-Fi connection issues, short battery life, restoring disk space, or other reasons.

To reset your iPhone or iPad without losing your data:

1. Tap settings icon on your iPhone's home screen.
2. Select the In general menu option.
3. Swipe to the bottom of the In general section and select the Transfer or reset iPhone (or iPad).
4. Tap Restart button.
5. Touch Reset all settings of the options that appear on the screen.
   Observation: If you're having a specific issue with connectivity or privacy, for example, you can choose just that rest option.
6. Enter the Password for your iPhone or iPad.
7. Tap Reset all settings option in the menu that appears. Note that in addition to reset settings, it also affects your Apple Pay, keys and passes. But your data including media files will remain intact.

Wait while your iPhone or iPad settings are reset. You will see the Apple icon with a progress bar as your device restarts a few times to complete the process. When the process is complete, you will be able to log into your phone without setting up a new password, fingerprint or Face ID.

You'll have all the same apps and media available to you. Your device should become more responsive and run without any previous errors.

Resetting your iPhone or iPad

If you need reset your iPhone or iPad to fix a specific problem or need to erase all data, reset your device is a simple process.

There are specific issues you can fix with a reset. For example, if your device's keyboard is slow, simply reset your keyboard iPhone or iPad. And once your Apple device is working, check how to connect the Apple Watch to iPhone (if you have one).

Also, if your iPad is stuck on the Apple logo, check out our fixes for an iPad stuck on the Apple logo.

And if you accidentally delete a text message, you can recover deleted messages on an iPhone.