{"id":352563,"date":"2021-10-13T20:00:00","date_gmt":"2021-10-13T17:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.buradabiliyorum.com\/how-to-factory-reset-an-iphone-or-ipad\/"},"modified":"2021-10-13T20:00:00","modified_gmt":"2021-10-13T17:00:00","slug":"how-to-factory-reset-an-iphone-or-ipad","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-factory-reset-an-iphone-or-ipad\/","title":{"rendered":"#How to Factory Reset an iPhone or iPad"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_84 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a26234384f65\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a26234384f65\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-factory-reset-an-iphone-or-ipad\/#Steps_to_Take_Before_Resetting\" >Steps to Take Before Resetting<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-factory-reset-an-iphone-or-ipad\/#How_to_Erase_All_Content_and_Reset_iPhone_or_iPad\" >How to Erase All Content and Reset iPhone or iPad<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><strong>&#8220;#How to Factory Reset an iPhone or iPad&#8221;<\/strong><\/p>\n<div>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"type:primaryImage alignnone size-full wp-image-756889\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/apple_reset_hero_2.jpg?width=398&amp;trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1 400w, https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/apple_reset_hero_2.jpg?width=1198&amp;trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, 400w, 1200w\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/apple_reset_hero_2.jpg?width=1198&amp;trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>If you need to sell or give away an iPhone or iPad, you\u2019ll need to completely wipe the device before you hand it off to a new owner so they can use it. With a factory reset, all private data gets wiped and the device acts as if it were new. Here\u2019s how to do it.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Steps_to_Take_Before_Resetting\"><\/span>Steps to Take Before Resetting<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Before resetting your iPhone or iPad, make sure you have a backup of the device. You can backup your data using iCloud, Finder (on Mac), or iTunes (on Windows). Or you can transfer data directly between your old device and a new one using <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/support.apple.com\/en-us\/HT210216\">Quick Start<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>After that, you\u2019ll need to disable \u201cFind My iPhone\u201d or \u201cFind My iPad.\u201d This officially signs the device out of <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/download-scripts-themes-apps\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"9\" title=\"Download Scripts &amp; Themes &amp; Apps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">App<\/a>le\u2019s \u201cFind My\u201d network that keeps track of your device\u2019s location if it gets lost or stolen. To do so, open Settings and tap your Apple ID name. Then navigate to Find My &gt; Find My (iPhone or iPad) and flip the switch beside \u201cFind My iPhone\u201d or \u201cFind My iPad\u201d to \u201cOff.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><strong>RELATED:<\/strong> <strong><em>What to Do Before Selling, Giving Away, or Trading Your iPhone<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Erase_All_Content_and_Reset_iPhone_or_iPad\"><\/span>How to Erase All Content and Reset iPhone or iPad<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>To perform a factory reset, first open Settings on your iPhone or iPad.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-685403\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/iphone_tap_settings.jpg?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"\" width=\"650\" height=\"274\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>In Settings, tap \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/general\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"3\" title=\"General\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">General<\/a>.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-693581\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/settings_tap_General.jpg?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"In Settings on iPhone or iPad, tap &quot;General.&quot;\" width=\"650\" height=\"417\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>In General, scroll down to the very bottom of the list and tap either \u201cTransfer or Reset iPad\u201d or \u201cTransfer or Reset iPhone.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-756858\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/transfer_or_reset_iphone.jpg?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Tap &quot;Transfer or Reset iPhone.&quot;\" width=\"650\" height=\"339\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>In Transfer or Reset settings, you have two main choices. \u201cReset\u201d opens a menu that allows you to reset certain preferences without losing any of your personal content stored on the device (such as Photos, messages, emails, or app data). That might be useful if you plan to keep using the device and just want to reset specific preferences.<\/p>\n<p>But, if you\u2019re going to give or sell the device to a new owner, you\u2019ll want to completely wipe all of your personal data and settings on the device. To do that, tap \u201cErase All Content and Settings.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-756857\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/erase_all_content.jpg?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Tap &quot;Erase All Content and Settings.&quot;\" width=\"650\" height=\"282\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>On the next screen, tap \u201cContinue.\u201d\u00a0Enter your device\u2019s passcode or your Apple ID password if asked. After a few minutes, your device will erase itself completely. When it restarts, you\u2019ll see a welcome setup screen identical to the one you\u2019d see if you just got a new device.<\/p>\n<p>Now that your iPhone or iPad has been wiped, it\u2019s ready for you to give away\u2014or sell it. Good luck!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><script>\n setTimeout(function(){\n  !function(f,b,e,v,n,t,s)\n  {if(f.fbq)return;n=f.fbq=function(){n.callMethod?\n  n.callMethod.apply(n,arguments):n.queue.push(arguments)};\n  if(!f._fbq)f._fbq=n;n.push=n;n.loaded=!0;n.version='2.0';\n  n.queue=[];t=b.createElement(e);t.async=!0;\n  t.src=v;s=b.getElementsByTagName(e)[0];\n  s.parentNode.insertBefore(t,s) } (window, document,'script',\n  'https:\/\/connect.facebook.net\/en_US\/fbevents.js');\n   fbq('init', '335401813750447');\n   fbq('track', 'PageView');\n  },3000);\n<\/script><\/p>\n<blockquote><p><strong><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">If you liked the article, do not forget to share it with your friends. 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