Sometimes there are situations when the iPhone needs to be returned to its original state. Thus, the existing settings are reset, personal information is erased. Such a need is due to the instability of the device, errors that arise due to a software failure, or the sale of a smartphone.
Preparing an iPhone for sale
First of all, the seller of the iPhone needs to take care that the personal data stored on the device does not disappear. Personal data may include not only "content trash", but also very important files - contacts, notes, photographs, reminiscent of a trip to the warm South. All this should be packed into a backup copy - a backup.
There are several ways to back up your iPhone:
- Via iTunes. This is the method that Apple recommends. A backup created through iTunes contains a lot of data - from photos to Safari bookmarks. Music, videos and applications are not included in this copy. You can find the backup on your PC by following the path Users / AppData / Roaming / Apple Computer / MobileSync / Backup /.
- With the help of third-party software. The best known alternative file manager is iTools. There is another, no less worthy one - iMazing. The advantage of both managers over iTunes is that they are able to create copies that include music, programs and videos. However, such copies, as a rule, are distinguished by an impressive weight.
- ICloud. iCloud is Apple's cloud storage. Each of the users of the "apple" technology has 5 GB of free space in the "cloud". It is recommended to use a backup copy of this space. Copiers
The following services should be deactivated:
iMessage. If you do not disable the built-in messenger, problems with SMS delivery may arise in the future. To deactivate the service, the user needs to follow the path "Settings" - "Messages" and switch the corresponding slider to the "OFF" position. Face Time. The iPhone owner needs to find the "Face Time" section in the "Settings" section, go into it and deactivate the toggle switch of the same name.
Sign out of iCloud, iTunes Store, and App Store:
If you are using iOS 10.3 or later, go to Settings> [your name]. Scroll down and click Sign Out. Enter your Apple ID password and click Turn Off. If you're using iOS 10.2 or earlier, go to Settings> iCloud> Sign Out. Click the Sign Out button again, click Remove, and enter your Apple ID password. Go to Settings> iTunes & App Store> Apple ID> Sign Out.
Factory reset
Instructions:
- Go to the "Settings" section on your phone.
- Find the "Basic" tab, scroll down to the bottom.
- Click the "Reset" tab once and select "All Settings".
- Confirm your action.
The reset takes about a minute or two. After completing the procedure, you can use your smartphone, your data, music, games, applications will not be deleted. Your Safari bookmarks will not be touched. This procedure can speed up your phone.
