how to reset iphone to factory settings

Think of a factory reset as a fresh start — a fresh slate that completely wipes your iPhone’s information and settings. Today we tell you how to how to reset iphone to factory settings. Whether you’re selling your iPhone, trading it in for a shiny new model, or donating it as a gift, the company’s manufacturing process protects your information.

This is how:

1. create back up!

Before resetting your phone, you need to back up the data on it.

No matter how convinced you are that you don’t need the information you want to delete, backing up your iPhone should be a no-brainer.

To get started, go to the Settings app on your iPhone and tap your name.

2. Find iCloud

Click the iCloud tab, then click iCloud Backup. Tap Backup Now. This step should take a few minutes.

Note: You can (and should) set your iCloud to back up your information automatically.

You can also prepare your computer by following these instructions.

3. Clean the house

Just a few steps before you’re ready for a factory reset. Start by going to all your apps (like Instagram, Facebook, Twitter) and log out of your account.

This step adds another layer of security as it solves all those riddles.

4. Perform a reset

First, go to the Settings app.

In Settings,

• Click General, and then
• Click Reset.
• Click Clear all content and settings.
• Click Continue. You can enter your password.
• Then get Erase iPhone.

Once you confirm that you want to wipe your device, sit back and let the magic happen.