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How to flash or format iPhone
iPhone 6s, iOS 13
The “closest” and most reliable method is prepare the phone as if you were going to sell it.
This process returns it to a “just out of the box” condition.
What to do before you sell, give away, or trade in your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support
The “closest” and most reliable method is prepare the phone as if you were going to sell it.
This process returns it to a “just out of the box” condition.
What to do before you sell, give away, or trade in your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support
How to flash or format iPhone
