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Factory Reset Not Working

The factory reset feature will not work on my iphone. I go through all the steps and it looks like it will work (there is a bar to show progress), but then after a minute or two, it goes back to the home screen with everything still on it.

iPhone 7, iOS 14

Posted on Apr 20, 2022 8:32 PM

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Posted on Apr 20, 2022 8:47 PM

Restore your iPhone, iPad, or iPod to factory settings - Apple Support


If the sequence described fails, contact Apple Support. Use the Get Support link in the upper right of this webpage.


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