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I am using a second hand iPhone and I want all the old data to be removed like all the old pictures and stuff. How do I remove it from my phone easily, and without deleting it all forever
iPhone X, iOS 16
There are a couple of ways to do that. Either you:
1) Transfer all files, photos etc. to a computer, Transfer files between your iPhone and your computer – Apple Support
2) Reset your iPhone to factory settings, How to factory reset your iPhone, iPad or iPod touch – Apple Support
3) Manually AirDrop or delete the files on the iPhone
Please keep in mind, that if you opt for resetting your iPhone to factory settings, all settings, data and other personal things get deleted and cannot be retrieved.
I hope this helps!
There are a couple of ways to do that. Either you:
1) Transfer all files, photos etc. to a computer, Transfer files between your iPhone and your computer – Apple Support
2) Reset your iPhone to factory settings, How to factory reset your iPhone, iPad or iPod touch – Apple Support
3) Manually AirDrop or delete the files on the iPhone
Please keep in mind, that if you opt for resetting your iPhone to factory settings, all settings, data and other personal things get deleted and cannot be retrieved.
I hope this helps!
Once you reset the phone, you just sign back in with your new Apple ID.
I already signed in with my new apple id, will the new apple id go too if I factory reset?
How do i remove old data (photos, contacts, etc.) from an iphone
