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How do I perform a complete factory reset on an iPhone?

I need to factory reset this phone completely so I can pour it over again



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iPhone 16, iOS 18

Posted on Mar 27, 2025 10:38 PM

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Posted on Mar 27, 2025 10:50 PM

"How do I perform a complete factory reset on an iPhone?: I need to factory reset this phone completely so I can pour it over again"

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Successfully Resetting an iPhone:

Perform as instructed here, including the backup creation: What to do Before you Sell, Give Away, or Trade in your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support

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Mar 27, 2025 10:50 PM in response to MackT69

"How do I perform a complete factory reset on an iPhone?: I need to factory reset this phone completely so I can pour it over again"

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Successfully Resetting an iPhone:

Perform as instructed here, including the backup creation: What to do Before you Sell, Give Away, or Trade in your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support

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How do I perform a complete factory reset on an iPhone?

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