How do I clear my iPhone?

Go to Settings > General > Reset, then tap Erase all Contents and Settings. Enter your passcode or Apple ID password. Wait for all content to be safely removed from your device.

How do I delete data from my old iPhone without deleting my new iPhone?

Don't worry, resetting old iPhone will not affect the new one. It will only erase content on old iPhone where the operation is done. The data that have been transferred to the new iPhone or the files that have been saved to iCloud will not be affected in any way.

Does erase iPhone delete everything?

When you delete data, it no longer appears in apps on iPhone, but it isn't erased from iPhone storage. To permanently remove all of your content and settings from your iPhone, erase (wipe) your iPhone.

How do I clear my iPhone to sell it?

Go back to Settings and tap General > Transfer or Reset [device] > Erase All Content and Settings. If you turned on Find My [device], you might need to enter your Apple ID and password. If your device uses eSIM, choose the option to erase your device and the eSIM profile when asked.

What to delete when you sell your phone?

How to erase your iPhone | Apple Support

Do you remove the SIM card when you sell an iPhone?

To be extra safe, it's a good idea to remove your SIM card, which may contain your phone number, security information and billing info. To remove, locate the SIM tray (usually on the right side of your device) and insert a paperclip into the hole to pop out the tray.

How do I give my iPhone to someone else?

Go to Settings > [your name], scroll down, tap Sign Out, enter your Apple ID password, then tap Turn Off. Erase all content and settings that contain personal information. If you previously turned on Find My for your iPhone, Activation Lock is removed when you erase iPhone, making it ready for a new owner.

Does restarting iPhone clear it?

Another way to reset your iPhone is to do what Apple officially calls a “force restart.” Once again, no important data will be lost. A force restart is recommended when your iPhone is completely unresponsive.

What does Reset all settings do?

All customized settings are restored to default values (personal data isn't affected) including: All Sound settings (e.g., ringtones, notifications, etc.) Display settings (e.g., brightness, font, wallpaper, etc.) Network settings (Cellular and Wi-Fi settings)

Will erasing my iPhone delete everything on iCloud?

Your content won't be deleted from iCloud when you erase your device.

Is it safe to sell iPhone after reset?

Yes “Erase all Content and Settings” does a full restore in a very secure and efficient way. It just deletes your encryption key. All the data on your phone is encrypted with that key, without it the data on the phone (flash storage) is just garbled nonsense. “Erase all Content and Settings” deletes the encryption key.

How much does Apple charge to erase iPhone?

Hello, Apple does not charge any money for software support. When you bring the phone to the Genius Bar, they will put your phone into recovery mode and restore the device to its factory settings.

Do pictures deleted from iPhone stay on iCloud?

When you delete a photo or video from the Photos app on your iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, or Mac, it also deletes from your iCloud Photos and any other devices where you're signed in to iCloud Photos. It also no longer counts towards your iCloud storage.

Do photos stay on old iPhone?

Yes. It looks like you're using iCloud to sync your pictures across your devices. iCloud is a sync solution, meaning that it keeps all your data in sync across every device you're signed in with your Apple ID. If you delete them from your old iPhone, you're actually deleting them from iCloud.

How do I know if my Iphone has been erased?

Login to your iCloud account, and go to Find my iPhone. click on the All Devices dropdown, It should show you the status of your phone. If it has been erased, it will not show in the list( Again, assuming it was the find my iPhone setting was enabled by you and wasn't disabled by the thief).

Will I lose my contacts if I reset my phone?

Undoubtedly, you will lose all your iPhone content after a factory reset, including contacts. But luckily, you still have the chance to recover your iPhone contacts after the factory reset in three ways, either from iCloud.com, iCloud Backup or iTunes backup.

Does a factory reset delete everything?

A factory data reset erases your data from the phone. While data stored in your Google Account can be restored, all apps and their data will be uninstalled.

When you reset your phone does it delete everything?

Yes, it will clear all of your personal data from your phone. Doing a factory reset of your Android phone will make the phone look and operate exactly as it did when you bought it. That means that your contacts, photos, messages, and any installed apps will be deleted.

Can I give my mom my old iPhone?

You should reset your mobile phone to factory settings before giving it to someone else. This will remove all of your personal data from the device, leaving it as if it had come new from the factory. The instructions for carrying out a factory reset differ for iPhone and Android devices.

Can someone else use your iPhone?

If someone knew your Apple ID or your iCloud username/password, they might be able to access your data and information. Some security and privacy measures include determining what of your information you want to be accessible from in the cloud or changing the password to your iCloud account.

Can you just switch SIM cards in iPhones?

After you remove your SIM card from the tray, notice the notch in one corner of the new SIM card. Place the new SIM card into the tray — it will fit only one way, because of the notch. Then insert the tray into the device completely and in the same orientation that you removed it. The tray also fits only one way.

What information is stored on SIM card?

Data that SIM cards contain include user identity, location and phone number, network authorization data, personal security keys, contact lists and stored text messages. SIM cards allow a mobile user to use this data and the features that come with them.

Should I wipe my phone before trading it in?

Whether you plan to trade in your old Android phone for a discount on your new phone, sell it on eBay, give it away to a friend, or drop it off for recycling, you're going to want to wipe it of all your data first by resetting it to factory conditions. Luckily, that's pretty easy to do.

What happens if I forget to remove SIM card from iPhone before selling?

No, it's not going to be an issue. It's generally advisable to remove the sim, but not required. iOS does not store any personal data on the SIM, so no worries about your information being compromised.