Does resetting iPhone delete iCloud?

All replies. Nothing in your iCloud account will be deleted. After resetting, restore from your backup, anything that isn't in the backup will be restored from the relevant store or iCloud photo library etc.
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Does factory resetting iPhone delete iCloud?

No, factory reset will not delete anything from iCloud, whether it's iCloud backup or the files that synced from iPhone. The files in iCloud is stored online but not on your iPhone.
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Does erasing iPhone remove iCloud?

When you tap Erase All Content and Settings, it completely erases your device, including any credit or debit cards you added for Apple Pay and any photos, contacts, music, or apps. It will also turn off iCloud, iMessage, FaceTime, Game Center, and other services.
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Does resetting all settings on iPhone delete Apple ID?

I just erased and reset to factory settings our two iPhones because we got new 5's. I gave the phones away only to be told by a friend that the erase all content and settings doesn't remove the apple ID from the device.
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Does resetting iPhone delete iCloud photos?

So the answer to “Does restoring iPhone delete photos or iCloud photos” is it will erase your photos on internal storage and leave photos on iCloud. If you want to keep your photos on your iPhone, you can back up your iPhone picture with AOMEI MBackupper.
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What will I lose if I reset my iPhone?

Reset All Settings: All settings—including network settings, the keyboard dictionary, location settings, privacy settings, and Apple Pay cards—are removed or reset to their defaults. No data or media are deleted.
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How can I remove iCloud from my iPhone?

Sign out of iCloud and the iTunes & App Store.
  1. If you're using iOS 10.3 or later, tap Settings > [your name]. Scroll down and tap Sign Out. ...
  2. If you're using iOS 10.2 or earlier, tap Settings > iCloud > Sign Out. Tap Sign Out again, then tap Delete from My [device] and enter your Apple ID password.
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Does a factory reset delete everything?

A factory data reset erases your data from the phone. While data stored in your Google Account can be restored, all apps and their data will be uninstalled. To be ready to restore your data, make sure that it's in your Google Account.
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What happens when you factory reset your iPhone?

A factory restore erases the information and settings on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod and installs the latest version of iOS, iPadOS, or iPod software.
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How do I delete all data from iCloud?

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  1. From your iPad or computer, sign in to iCloud.com.
  2. Tap the iCloud Drive app.
  3. Select the files that you want to delete, then tap Delete .
  4. Open the iCloud Drive folder and tap Recently Deleted.
  5. Select the folders or files that you want to delete.
  6. Tap Delete.
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What's the difference between reset and erase?

Answer: A: Reset All Settings and Erase All Content and Settings do different things. Reset all Settings removes things like your Wifi password and settings you've set on your iPad for Apps, mail, etc. Erase All Content and Settings restores a device to it's out of the box state when it was first turned on.
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How do I completely wipe my iPhone?

Wipe all content and settings from iPhone
  1. Go to Settings > General > Transfer or Reset iPhone. If you're erasing your iPhone because you're replacing it with a new iPhone that you have on hand, you can use extra free storage in iCloud to move your apps and data to the new device. ...
  2. Tap Erase All Content and Settings.
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What is the difference between a factory reset and a hard reset?

A factory reset relates to the rebooting of the entire system, while hard resets relates to the resetting of any hardware in the system. Factory Reset: Factory resets are generally done to remove the data entirely from a device, the device is to be started again and requires the need of re installation of the software.
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What is the benefit of factory reset?

A Factory Reset removes all user data from a device and reverts it back to default settings, or to be more exact, returns it to the way it was when you first purchased the device.
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Is it safe to sell phone after factory reset?

PSA: Factory Resets Don't Make Your Android Phone Safe to Sell.
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Can data be recovered after a factory reset iPhone?

Look for the last backup that you have on your iCloud account. This will allow you to recover data from iPhone after a factory reset and put it back to the most recent backup that you have of your device.
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How do I completely wipe my phone?

Press the Menu button and tap Settings. Scroll down and tap Privacy. Tap Factory Data Reset. Check Erase Internal Storage to erase all the data on the phone's internal storage.
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Can you delete an iCloud account?

You can delete your iCloud account, but you have to delete your entire Apple ID along with it to do so. If you delete your Apple ID, you'll lose access to myriad things, including App Store and iTunes purchases, data storage, subscriptions, iMessage conversations, and other Apple services.
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How do I reset my phone without deleting everything?

  1. Navigate to Settings, Backup and reset and then Reset settings.
  2. If you have an option that says 'Reset settings' this is possibly where you can reset the phone without losing all your data. ...
  3. Back up your device before tapping either of them, just in case.
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Do I have to remove my SIM card before factory reset?

First of all, you should manually remove every account that you have signed in with. Then, remove any MicroSD card and your SIM card from the device. It is important that you give your old Android phone a proper factory reset before selling or trading it.
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Does hard reset delete photos?

When you factory reset your Android phone, even though your phone system becomes factory new, but some of the old Personal information is not deleted. This information is actually “marked as deleted” and hidden so you can't see it at a glance. That including your Photos, emails, Texts and contacts, etc.
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Does a soft reset erase everything?

(Volume, power, home, etc.) Whereas a soft reset is initiated from within the devices software. (Usually located in the Settings area of the device) Merely pressing the power button for 10 or so seconds to reboot the phone doesn't factory reset the device. It only reboots or restarts and doesn't erase user data.
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How do I permanently delete iPhone data before selling?

These steps will guide you through the process.
  1. Unlock your ‌iPhone‌ or iPad and launch the Settings app.
  2. Tap General.
  3. Scroll to the bottom and tap Reset.
  4. Tap Erase All Content and Settings.
  5. Tap in your passcode if requested.
  6. Enter your ‌Apple ID‌ password to erase the ‌iPhone‌ and remove it from your account.
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What is the difference between reset and restore iPhone?

The erase will do a clean wipe of the iPhone and pretty much reset it back to factory new condition except that it keeps the current version of the firmware. A restore from iTunes will bring it back to the most current version of the firmware.
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