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How to delete all content on my Apple iPhone (factory reset)

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Step 1 of 8

Touch Settings.

Touch Settings.Touch Settings.

Step 2 of 8

Touch General.

Touch General.Touch General.

Step 3 of 8

Scroll to and touch Reset.

Scroll to and touch Reset.Scroll to and touch Reset.

Step 4 of 8

Touch Erase All Content and Settings.

Touch Erase All Content and Settings.Touch Erase All Content and Settings.

Step 5 of 8

Touch the desired option e.g., Erase now.

Touch the desired option e.g., Erase now.Touch the desired option e.g., Erase now.

Step 6 of 8

Touch Erase iPhone.

Touch Erase iPhone.Touch Erase iPhone.

Step 7 of 8

Touch Erase iPhone.

Touch Erase iPhone.Touch Erase iPhone.

Step 8 of 8

The phone will reboot.

The phone will reboot.
  1. Touch Settings.
  2. Touch General.
  3. Scroll to and touch Reset.
  4. Touch Erase All Content and Settings.
  5. Touch the desired option e.g., Erase now.
  6. Touch Erase iPhone.
  7. Touch Erase iPhone.
  8. The phone will reboot.
Applicable to:
iPhone 6 Plus, 6s, 6s plus, 7, 7 Plus, 8, 8 Plus, SE (2nd and 3rd Gen), X, Xs, Xs Max, XR, 11, 11 Pro, 11 Pro Max, 12, 12 Pro, 12 Mini, 12 Pro Max, 13, 13 Pro, 13 Mini, 13 Pro Max, 14, 14 Plus, 14 Pro, 14 Pro Max, 15, 15 Plus, 15 Pro, 15 Pro Max