How to Reset Your iPhone to Factory Settings

If you reset your iPhone to factory settings, it will return to its original condition, with no contacts, music, images, passcode memory, or anything else you've added since then.

By Shipranshu Pandey

Updated on Dec 24, 2021 | 01:46 PM IST | 1.5M

How to Reset Your iPhone to Factory Settings

The unpleasant memory wipe occurs at some point during a device's life. You may need to delete your iPhone’s data for a multitude of reasons, including selling it, having troubles, or simply wanting a fresh start. If you reset your iPhone to factory settings, it will return to its original condition, with no contacts, music, images, passcode memory, or anything else you've added since then. However, create a backup of all personal data before you initiate the process of resetting your iPhone to guarantee that you don't lose any important information. Erase iPhone to wipe all of your content and settings from storage. Here’s a guide for you to reset your iPhone

Wipe all content and settings with your device

If you forget your Apple ID password and are asked to enter it, go to the Recover your Apple ID website.

Wipe all content and settings from your iPhone using a computer

Using a Mac or Windows PC, you can erase all data and settings from your iPhone and it'll get back to factory settings, and install the latest version of iOS. If you didn't access Settings on your iPhone, you can use this method to restore it to factory settings.