HT204686: How to erase your iOS device and then set it up as a new device or restore it from backups

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Q: I have a contacted my provider to unlock my phone, however I don't want to restore it, I want to set it up as a new phone for a different person. How does the unlock from my provider work in this scenario?

I have a contacted my provider to unlock my phone, however I don't want to restore it, I want to set it up as a new phone for a different person. How does the unlock from my provider work in this scenario?

iPhone 3GS, iOS 6.1.3

Posted on Nov 20, 2013 1:27 PM

by KiltedTim,Solvedanswer
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You still have to restore it using iTunes. This is NOT the same as restoring your backup. Plug it into iTunes. Go to the summary page for the phone. Click the big "Restore" button.

Posted on Nov 20, 2013 1:32 PM

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