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Factory reset with iPhone vs ITunes

How does factory reset using iPhone vs computer effects you as you set it up again?

iPhone 13, iOS 15

Posted on Feb 16, 2022 4:12 PM

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Posted on Feb 16, 2022 5:50 PM

It makes no difference. You can use settings on the phone to erase all content and settings, or restore it with iTunes or finder. Either way erases the device contents and returns it to the welcome and setup screen,


And neither way does anything that removes activation lock if an AppleID was left signed in before erasing it.

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Feb 16, 2022 5:50 PM in response to UneducatedAppleUser

It makes no difference. You can use settings on the phone to erase all content and settings, or restore it with iTunes or finder. Either way erases the device contents and returns it to the welcome and setup screen,


And neither way does anything that removes activation lock if an AppleID was left signed in before erasing it.

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Factory reset with iPhone vs ITunes

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