Erase a Phone Before Selling, Trading In, or Recycling
Remove supported local data from the full device, complete the guided confirmation process, and review the erasure result before handing the phone to another person or organization.
Supports Android 16 & iOS 27
Dr.Fone - Data Eraser
Supports Android 16 & iOS 27
Permanently Erase Data from iPhone & Android Devices
Securely wipe supported local data before you sell, trade in, recycle, donate, repair, or hand over your mobile device.
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Erase all data on iOS or Android devices, completely unrecoverable.
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Military-grade erasure to fully protect your privacy.
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Generate verified erasure reports to increase device resale value.
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Selectively erase private data on iOS devices.
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Remove junk and large files to free up iOS storage.
Watch how to erase data on your iOS/Android devices
Choose the Right Data Erasure Option for Your Device
Select a full-device wipe, selective iOS erasure, or iPhone storage cleanup
based on what you need to remove and whether you plan to keep using the device.
Selectively Erase Private Data on iPhone and iPad
Erase private data securely without
performing a
factory reset. Choose between a full-device wipe or selective deletion of
media, personal files, and app traces—exclusive to iPhone users.
Try It Free 
Clean Up iPhone Storage Without Erasing Everything
Free up gigabytes instantly by removing junk files, compressing photos, and managing large
files—
without losing any important
data. Boost performance and keep your iPhone running like new.
Try It Free
Professional Data Erasure Report for iOS & Android
After a supported erasure workflow is completed, Dr.Fone generates a traceable report that records the connected device and the result of the process. Use it as a personal record or as supporting documentation when reselling, recycling, returning, or reassigning a device.
Unique and traceable report ID
Device information overview
Erasure summary and final status
Exportable proof for compliance
Permanently Erase Supported Data from the Full Device
Wipe supported local data from a compatible iPhone, iPad, or Android device.
Choose an available erasure level, confirm the operation, and keep the device connected until the workflow is complete.
Quick Erasure
Standard Erasure
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Provide 1 pass of random data to overwrite your existing and deleted Android data, ensuring all data is permanently erased without a trace, guaranteeing 100% unrecoverability.
High-Security Erase
3 Security
Levels for Data
Wiping
Low, Medium, or High — customize your data wipe for personal or forensic-level security
Military-Grade
Security Standards
Multi-Platform
Compatibility
iOS Only
Selectively Erase Supported Private Data
Target 12 Specific Data Types
Erase specific data without wiping your entire device. Deep-scan and preview both current and previously deleted files before permanent removal — keeping your iPhone fully functional while your privacy stays protected.
Media Data
Personal Data
Social App Data
iOS Only
Clean and Manage iPhone Storage
Review unnecessary files, large items, apps, and photos before deciding what to remove, export, or compress.
These storage tools are separate from the full-device erasure workflow.
Remove Junk Files
Find supported caches, temporary files, logs, and other unnecessary items that can be safely removed.
Uninstall Apps and Residual Files
Review unwanted apps and remove selected apps together with supported residual data.
Erase or Export Large Files
Scan by size to find space hogs, then export to PC or permanently
erase.
Manage & Optimize Photos
Free up space by compressing photos losslessly (up to 75%), or
batch-export originals to PC and selectively delete.
Intuitive Data Erasure with Live Monitoring
Easily erase data on iOS and Android devices with step-by-step
guidance and real-time progress tracking.
Safe and simple for all users.
Step-by-Step Guidance
Simple on-screen instructions guide you through secure data erasure.
Live Progress Tracking
Monitor completion percentage in real-time throughout the entire process.
Pause or cancel anytime without device damage, then resume where you left off.
Dr.Fone App — Clean Up iPhone Storage on the Go
AI-powered storage cleanup in your pocket. No computer needed.
Smart Clean in One Tap
Dr.Fone also offers a mobile app to clean up iPhone storage instantly. AI-powered scan identifies redundant content automatically. Preview and remove with one tap — no computer required.
No More "Storage
Almost Full" Alerts
Tired of those annoying alerts? Free up iPhone storage in seconds — from screenshots to similar photos quietly draining your space. Reclaim gigabytes instantly. Keep your iPhone fast, light, and ready for what matters.
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Satisfied Customers
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Technical Support
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System Repair by Wondershare Dr.Fone is an excellent alternative to iTunes for fixing iOS issues. It resolves many problems by re-installing the latest package, which doesn't wipe out your iPhone's data.
With its new powerful desktop and online solution, Wondershare Dr.Fone offers a complete mobile device solution for Android and iOS devices, with useful how-to guides and technical fixes for a wide variety of mobile issues.
Wondershare's Dr.Fone offers iPhone and iPad users a full software suite that goes beyond the iOS management that's possible with iTunes/Finder in macOS. Features include data recovery, erasing/restoring all or just parts of your data, system repair, restoring social media apps, getting around your device's lock screen, and more.
If your iPhone is not responding or turning on, then this is probably one of the best tools to fix it. The tool guarantees that during the recovery process, none of your data will be lost.
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Ryan Park — Event Photographer, Seoul,
Korea, 31
With Smart Clean, my iPhone 16 feels lighter and faster. I
didn't realize how much storage was wasted on duplicates until I used Dr.Fone app.
Priya Desai — PhD Candidate, Toronto,
Canada, 27
I traded in my old iPhone 12 and felt completely safe knowing
Dr.Fone erased everything with the high-security option. The store confirmed the phone was wiped
clean, which gave me peace of mind.
Alexander Bennett — HR Manager, Sydney,
Australia, 35
Switching from a Galaxy S21 to a new phone was smoother
because I used Dr.Fone to erase the old one first. The DoD wipe option made sure nothing could be
recovered.
Carlos Mendez — Wedding Photographer,
Miami, FL, 39
I've tried free cleaner apps before, but Dr.Fone app's
Smart Clean on my iPhone actually freed up meaningful space without deleting the stuff I needed.
It's become a weekly routine for me.
Tyler "Beatfox" Jones — Music Producer,
Portland, OR, 27
Selling my iPad Air, I wanted to be 100% sure my banking
details and photos were gone. The verifiable erasure report from Dr.Fone gave me the proof I
needed for peace of mind.
Nadia Petrova — App Developer, Berlin,
Germany, 34
My old Android phone had years of personal files. Dr.Fone
wiped it with multiple overwrite passes, and even after checking with recovery tools, nothing came
back. That's impressive.
Megan O'Connor — Marketing Consultant,
Chicago, IL, 45
I use Dr.Fone to erase work files after projects end.
Being able to choose medium or high security depending on the situation makes it flexible for both
personal and professional use.
Liam Jensen — Interior Designer,
Copenhagen, Denmark, 38
Before donating my daughter's old iPhone 8, I ran
Dr.Fone's full wipe. It was quick, and I loved knowing her personal messages and photos couldn't
be retrieved.
Daniel Fisher — IT Technician, Manchester,
UK, 41
What I like most is that Dr.Fone doesn't just delete—it
permanently erases. I tested it on my Galaxy Note 10 before recycling it, and nothing was
recoverable afterward.
Simon Whitman — Architect, San Francisco,
CA, 42
The clear reports after each wipe make me confident my
data is really gone. I use it every time I refresh devices in my small business fleet.
Ethan Williams — Software Engineer, Austin,
TX, 37
My phone kept showing "iPhone storage full", so I
connected it to Dr.Fone and it actually free up iPhone space fast—especially after clear cache
iPhone and removing large junk. The process felt controlled with the live progress.
Emily Carter — Marketing Director, London,
UK, 40
Before returning a company iPhone, I searched "data
eraser software" and chose Dr.Fone. The verified erasure report made sign-off simple, and I didn't
have to worry about client data later.
Ryan Park — Event Photographer, Seoul,
Korea, 31
With Smart Clean, my iPhone 16 feels lighter and faster. I
didn't realize how much storage was wasted on duplicates until I used Dr.Fone app.
Priya Desai — PhD Candidate, Toronto,
Canada, 27
I traded in my old iPhone 12 and felt completely safe knowing
Dr.Fone erased everything with the high-security option. The store confirmed the phone was wiped
clean, which gave me peace of mind.
Alexander Bennett — HR Manager, Sydney,
Australia, 35
Switching from a Galaxy S21 to a new phone was smoother
because I used Dr.Fone to erase the old one first. The DoD wipe option made sure nothing could be
recovered.
Carlos Mendez — Wedding Photographer,
Miami, FL, 39
I've tried free cleaner apps before, but Dr.Fone app's
Smart Clean on my iPhone actually freed up meaningful space without deleting the stuff I needed.
It's become a weekly routine for me.
Tyler "Beatfox" Jones — Music Producer,
Portland, OR, 27
Selling my iPad Air, I wanted to be 100% sure my banking
details and photos were gone. The verifiable erasure report from Dr.Fone gave me the proof I
needed for peace of mind.
Nadia Petrova — App Developer, Berlin,
Germany, 34
My old Android phone had years of personal files. Dr.Fone
wiped it with multiple overwrite passes, and even after checking with recovery tools, nothing came
back. That's impressive.
Megan O'Connor — Marketing Consultant,
Chicago, IL, 45
I use Dr.Fone to erase work files after projects end.
Being able to choose medium or high security depending on the situation makes it flexible for both
personal and professional use.
Liam Jensen — Interior Designer,
Copenhagen, Denmark, 38
Before donating my daughter's old iPhone 8, I ran
Dr.Fone's full wipe. It was quick, and I loved knowing her personal messages and photos couldn't
be retrieved.
Daniel Fisher — IT Technician, Manchester,
UK, 41
What I like most is that Dr.Fone doesn't just delete—it
permanently erases. I tested it on my Galaxy Note 10 before recycling it, and nothing was
recoverable afterward.
Simon Whitman — Architect, San Francisco,
CA, 42
The clear reports after each wipe make me confident my
data is really gone. I use it every time I refresh devices in my small business fleet.
Ethan Williams — Software Engineer, Austin,
TX, 37
My phone kept showing "iPhone storage full", so I
connected it to Dr.Fone and it actually free up iPhone space fast—especially after clear cache
iPhone and removing large junk. The process felt controlled with the live progress.
Emily Carter — Marketing Director, London,
UK, 40
Before returning a company iPhone, I searched "data
eraser software" and chose Dr.Fone. The verified erasure report made sign-off simple, and I didn't
have to worry about client data later.
3 Steps to Erase All Data on iOS/Android Devices
Step 1:
Launch Dr.Fone, and connect your iOS device. Then, navigate to Data Eraser.
Step 2:
Select the security level for data erasing and confirm.
Step 3:
Wait for the data wiping process to finish without disconnecting, and check the Erasure Report.
Step 1:
Launch Dr.Fone, connect your Android device, and then click Start to begin the data erasure process.
Step 2:
Choose an Erase Level, enter the confirmation code, and click Free Download to proceed.
Step 3:
Follow the on-screen instructions and wait for the process to complete. View the Erasure Report to check erased data.
Dr.Fone - Data Eraser Tech Specs
Processor
1 GHz or faster (Intel or AMD)
Hard Disk Space
7 GB of available hard disk space
RAM
1 GB of free RAM (2 GB or higher recommended)
Mobile OS
- iOS 5.0 or later
- Android 5.0 or later
Computer OS
- Windows 11, 10, 8.1, 8, 7
- macOS 10.13 or later
Processor
1 GHz or faster (Intel or AMD)
Hard Disk Space
7 GB of available hard disk space
RAM
1 GB of free RAM (2 GB or higher recommended)
Mobile OS
- iOS 5.0 or later
- Android 5.0 or later
- Android 5.0 or later
Computer OS
- Windows 11, 10, 8.1, 8, 7
- macOS 10.13 or later
- macOS 10.13 or later
Data Eraser – FAQs
Q1. What is "Document & Data" on my iPhone?
When you use Apps on the iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch, a lot of extra data, such as logs info, cookies, caches, or downloaded images and videos will be generated. These files and data are marked as "Documents and Data" on your iPhone and eat up your iPhone storage. This iOS data eraser can clean up all these junk files and vastly free up the iPhone space.
Q2. Can you completely erase an iPhone?
Yes, we can. After the iPhone is completely erased, no data can ever be retrieved. To erase an iPhone, follow the steps below.
Step 1. Launch Dr.Fone on your computer and select the Data Eraser module.
Step 2.
Select Erase All Data and connect your iPhone to the computer.
Step 3. Click Erase and
enter "delete" to confirm your choice.
Step 4. Everything on the iPhone will be erased
completely in a few minutes.
Q3. Are iPhone messages permanently deleted?
It depends. Text messages or any other data on the iPhone are not permanently deleted from your device after you delete them in the usual way. Data recovery tools can still retrieve them. To permanently delete a text message on the iPhone, we can use a professional iPhone data eraser to completely delete all text messages or a specific message thread, 100% unrecoverable.
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