HT202064: About iOS data protection
Learn about About iOS data protection
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Feb 6, 2014 11:51 AM in response to seips1by matt00,Hey seips1,
Thanks for the question. Yes you could do this, however there may be easier methods:
A) Restore your device with iTunes:
Use iTunes to restore your iOS device to factory settings
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1414
B) Erase your device with iCloud:
http://support.apple.com/kb/PH2701
You’ll also want to disable activation lock (turning off Find my iPhone, deleting your iCloud account) from the device before selling the device:
iCloud: Find My iPhone Activation Lock in iOS 7
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT5818
What to do before selling or giving away your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT5661
Thanks,
Matt M.
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Feb 6, 2014 12:12 PM in response to seips1by Texas Mac Man,Follow the instructions in iOS: How to back up your data and set up your device as a new device http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4137 to restore the device to factory settings.
What to do before selling or giving away your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT5661
Cheers, Tom