How to Hard Reset An iPhone Without Using A Computer

Part 1: How to hard reset the iPhone without a computer?

This is the ideal option to go for if you don't want to use a computer. It is very easy to follow and can be done on the iPhone itself.

How to hard reset iPhone via "Erase all Contents and Settings":

• Step 1: Go to Settings > General > Reset > Erase All Contents and Settings.
• Step 2: You'll receive a prompt asking you to confirm if you want to continue. Tap on "Erase" yet again.

• Step 3: Now, your iPhone will reset and restart as if it were brand new!

While this method is easy, there are a few things you should keep in mind while trying this:

1. This method will erase all the data on your iPhone. So be sure about whether this is what you want.
2. Maintain a backup either in iCloud or iTunes or using iOS Data Backup and Restore. iCloud and iTunes are the official means of keeping backup. However, they backup everything in a lump, and you can't make a selective decision. With iOS Data Backup and Restore, you can selectively choose to backup only what you want.
3. Ensure that you remover the SIM card and SD card before the reset. This is just a security measure to ensure that the hard reset doesn't damage any data you may have on these cards.
4. If you want to sell your iPhone, you need to disable Find My iPhone before proceeding with the hard reset. Otherwise, the new owner of the device will have much trouble bypassing the iCloud activation lock.
5. Even though the hard reset will delete all your data from the iPhone, there is always evidence showing that the data wiped by the factory reset can be recovered with the right tools. So if you want to sell your iPhone, it's better to use a professional phone erasing tool to completely wipe your privacy. Check Part 2 for detailed information.

Part 2: How to hard reset iPhone with a computer? (permanently wipe your iPhone)

While the previous method is the simplest means of performing a hard reset, it does leave traces of your private data behind, which can be retrieved by someone using certain third-party apps, as mentioned earlier. If you're performing a hard reset to sell the iPhone or give it to someone else, then you should be sure that no one can ever retrieve your private data. You can never be careless about your privacy. As such, you should use a tool called Dr.Fone - Data Eraser (iOS).

This tool is ideal for anyone concerned about their privacy as it can weed out all traces of your data from your iPhone so that no one can ever find it. You can completely trust the tool because it has been created by one of the most reliable and well-acclaimed companies in the world - Wondershare.

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How to hard reset iPhone with Full Data Eraser:

• Step 1: Launch Wondershare Dr.Fone on your computer and connect your iOS device using a USB cable. From the main interface, choose 'Data Eraser'. Once your device is detected, head to the 'Erase All Data' tab and click 'Start'.

• Step 2: Choose the desired security level for data erasure - higher levels provide greater security but may take more time. Confirm your decision by entering "000000" and click 'Erase Now'. Remember, this process is irreversible.

• Step 3: Keep an eye on the erasure process in the next window. Once it's completed, restart your device as prompted. You can find the 'Erasure Report' in its designated folder to check all the details of the data that has been erased.

Voila! You've performed a complete hard reset, and now none of your data can be recovered by any software. Your iOS device can now be given away to anyone you want!

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