What happens if i restore my iphone to factory settings

Apple’s iPhone interface is beautifully intuitive, handling such things as text messages and voicemail very effectively. It also has the capacity to work effortlessly with complex applications. This makes it a very attractive option for many businesses. There are times, however, when you may find it necessary to reset your iPhone. It may be behaving erratically (very rarely) or, you may simply want to sell it. Resetting your iPhone basically erases all of your personal information from the phone. The factory settings will, however, be retained. It’s a straightforward and no iPhone reset code is required.

Process for Resetting an iPhone

It is important that, before you begin the process of resetting your iPhone, you perform a “sync” with your PC or your iCloud account in order to protect your data. You should plug your iPhone to a power source using the charger so you don’t run out of battery power midway. The iPhone will be reset through the “Settings” app. Once you open the app, tap the “General” button and the iPhone will provide you with a long list of options. The “Reset” option is sitting right there at the bottom. Once you tap it, you will see a list of reset operations you could carry out. If you would like to completely reset your iPhone, click on the second option, which is labeled “Erase All Content and Settings,” then click on “Erase iPhone.” Once you have initiated the process, leave the phone alone and do not interfere with it for the duration of the process. It can take anything from a couple of minutes to more than an hour. Once all the data has been erased, the iPhone will restart itself.

 Your Personal Data

Once you have reset your iPhone, any apps you've installed, as well as your contacts, appointments, notes, and any other personal data, will disappear. The iPhone will be as good as new as far as its software is concerned. If you were performing the reset so that you could then sell your iPhone, you can be certain that not a single bit of your personal information is stored in your phone.

The Factory Software Is Not Erased

The reset operation will not remove the original iOS software that was installed by Apple on the iPhone most recently. This includes all upgrades you downloaded. The iOS is crucial to the functioning of the iPhone, as the device won’t be able to turn itself on or connect to a cell phone carrier without it. There are also apps that were factory installed, such as the calendar, the camera, and the phone. These will not be deleted. But any records contained in them will be deleted.

Jailbreaking an iPhone

Once you jailbreak your iPhone, the warranty is voided. Many users still prefer to install jailbreak software as it enables them to access apps that they can’t get via the App Store. Once you reset your iPhone, any jailbreak software will be erased and you will have to reinstall it after the jailbreak.

Backing up Your Data

Any data you copied to your iCloud account or your PC during the sync operation will be saved when you reset your iPhone. Your apps and data will be reloaded into your phone when you get another iPhone, bringing everything familiar back. If you failed to perform the sync, then any data added to your phone after the last sync will be lost. You may have to rebuild your personal information, such as contacts and calendar information by hand.

Reset all Settings iPhone

There are other reset options available, apart from “Erase all Content and Settings”. One of these is “Reset all Settings iPhone,” which will keep your personal data and your apps but will reset network settings and personal preferences. The “Reset Network Settings” option will remove all WiFi network information on your phone, including passwords you use to connect. The “Reset Location Warnings” option will cause all your apps to ask for your permission before they can access data on your location. Finally, the “Reset Keyboard Dictionary” setting will remove the record of your responses to typo warnings on your iPhone.

• To reset your iPhone and wipe all data, tap "Erase All Content and Settings" in the Settings app.
• Before resetting your iPhone, make sure you back it up to iCloud and sign out of your Apple ID.
• After you reset your iPhone, you can restore it with your backup to retrieve data. 

If you're experiencing issues with your iPhone, like if it's freezing or glitching, resetting the device to its factory settings may solve the problem. Or, if you're selling or giving away your iPhone, you'll want to reset it so all your personal information is wiped from the device.

Resetting your iPhone to its factory settings will take it back to the basics it came with: no contacts, playlists, pictures, password memory, or anything else you've added since the day you bought it.

But before you begin the process of resetting your iPhone, it's important to back up all your data so you don't lose your important information. After your iPhone has been reset, you can then restore it with your backup.

Here's how to factory reset your iPhone with or without a password and make sure your data is backed up.

How to reset your iPhone 

When you factory reset an iPhone, it's important to back up your data and sign out of your Apple ID before wiping it.

Back up your iPhone to iCloud

First, back up your iPhone to iCloud so you don't lose any unsaved data.

1. Open the Settings app and tap your name and Apple ID at the top of the page.

2. On your Apple ID page, tap iCloud.

3. Tap iCloud Backup. 

4. Tap the toggle for Back Up This iPhone to turn it on – it will have a green background when it's on. 

5. Tap Back Up Now to back up all your information to iCloud immediately.

Sign out of your Apple ID

It's important to sign out of your Apple ID if you're getting rid of your phone, so no one else can access your account.

1. Open the Settings app on your iPhone, and tap your name and Apple ID at the top of the screen.

2. At the very bottom of this page, tap Sign Out.

3. You may be asked to enter your password. If so, enter your password, and then tap Turn Off in the top right corner – this will turn off Find My.

4. Tap Sign Out in the top right corner.

5. Confirm your decision by tapping Sign Out again in the prompt.

Factory reset your iPhone

Before you factory reset your iPhone, make sure you back up your iPhone first so you can restore your data later.

1. Open the Settings app, scroll down and tap General.

2. At the bottom of the General page, tap Transfer and Reset iPhone.

3. To factory reset your iPhone, tap Erase All Content and Settings.

4. Tap Continue to confirm you want to erase the iPhone.

5. On the next screen, enter your passcode.

6. Your iPhone will then create an iCloud backup. If you've already made a backup, tap Skip Backup at the bottom.

7. Enter your Apple ID password and then tap Turn Off in the top right corner – this will turn off Find My and Activation Lock.

8. Finally, tap Erase iPhone to delete all content and settings. This could take a few minutes, depending on how much you have stored on your iPhone, but once the deletion is completed, your device will restart as new.

How to reset your iPhone without your password using iTunes

As you can see from the previous instructions, you'll need to enter your password when factory resetting your iPhone. 

If you have forgotten it, however, you can bypass this problem using iTunes. Here's how. 

1. Connect your iPhone to a computer with iTunes.

2. Open iTunes, and then click the phone icon in the top left corner of the window.

3. Click Summary in the left side menu.

4. Click Restore iPhone.

5. iTunes will ask if you want to back up your iPhone's settings before restoring the phone. Depending on what you want to do, click either Back Up or Don't Back Up.

6. Click Restore and Update to confirm your decision. 

iTunes will erase your iPhone and then install the latest version of iOS.

Olivia Young is a full-time traveler who has spent two years abroad in New Zealand, Australia, and Asia. She enjoys writing about travel, food, cultures, and lifestyle topics.

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