I purchased a new iPhone and followed all the instructions to transfer settings and data — the new phone's appearance is just the same as the old.
I then followed the instructions to delete data and settings from my old phone. Now when I turn it on I get a "Hello" screen, then "Select Your Country ...", then "Choose a Wi-Fi Network", etc.
IS THIS HOW A WIPED PHONE WOULD ACT ?
You have transferred the data to your new iPhone successfully from your description.
You have also successfully wiped your iPhone clean and that is based on the "Hello" screen.
You are good to go.
Axel F.
You have transferred the data to your new iPhone successfully from your description.
You have also successfully wiped your iPhone clean and that is based on the "Hello" screen.
You are good to go.
Axel F.
Yes. A phone wiped back to factory condition is the only time you'll see the "Hello" screen.
Forgot to add an important step, which you may have already done.
Go into your Apple ID account and remove the wiped device from your list. Leaving it will cause a problem if too many subsequent owners don't complete that step. I think it's after five IDs have been left in limbo like that, the sixth owner will get a message that no more accounts can be associated with the device.
Thanks Kurt,
I got a reply just seconds before yours arrived, wish I could say "Solved" for both of you. What a great service you do for people who are at an intermediate level, when I was teaching I got lots of help from students.
Phill
Thanks Axel for the amazingly fast reply, which came seconds before another by Kurt Lang — I'm very relieved to know all is O.K.
Phill
Phill, you are welcome.
Axel F.
No problem. Just glad to help. Enjoy your new phone!
Another big Thank You to Kurt Lang, a great example of community spirit.
How can I be sure my phone is "wiped"
