Is erasing iPhone the same as resetting?

Answer: A: Reset all settings resets the settings for things like brightness, Wifi, Bluetooth devices to factory settings. Erase all Content and Settings will wipe all data, installed apps, email, messages
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Is erase iPhone the same as factory reset?

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. It does not do a clean wipe though.
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Does erasing iPhone really delete everything?

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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What is 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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Is factory reset the same as Erase all content and settings?

Performing a Factory Reset WILL PERMANENTLY DELETE ALL of your data & customized settings, and will also remove any installed Applications. Performing a Factory Reset WILL NOT remove the data & files that are stored on the microSD card in your device.
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What Happens when Erase All Content and Settings on iPhone or Reset iPhone



What does erase iPhone mean?

To remove all of your content and settings from storage, erase iPhone. For example, erase iPhone before you sell it or give it away. If you want to save your content and settings, back up iPhone before erasing it. You can erase iPhone from Settings .
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How do I completely wipe my iPhone?

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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Does erasing iPhone delete iCloud?

No, factory resetting your iPhone will not alter your iCloud. Upon setting up your iPhone again you will be given the option to reconnect to your iCloud account if you desire. iCloud also stores iPhone backups that you can restore your phone from.
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What happens if I push the erase iPhone?

WARNING: If you choose the Erase All Content and Settings option, all of your content is removed. See Erase 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.
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Does erasing all content and settings remove Apple ID?

No, once you "Erase all content and settings" your iPhone is basically back to factory settings and the new owner will not be able to sync with or sign in to your iCloud account.
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Can an erased iPhone be recovered?

You can restore content, settings, and apps from a backup to a new or newly erased iPhone. Important: You must first create a backup of your iPhone. See Back up iPhone.
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Will resetting iPhone delete photos?

If you are going to restore your iPhone to factory settings, all personal settings, including photos, videos, messages, documents will be erased from the internal storage of the iPhone, and change settings to the very beginning just like a brand new iPhone. Thus all your photos will be removed from the iPhone.
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Is it good to reset your iPhone?

A factory reset is needed occasionally to help troubleshoot repairs and improve performance. An Apple technician can recommend a factory reset of your device to help fix software errors or if you decide to sell your phone and want to remove all of your personal data from the iPhone.
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How do I know if my iPhone is erased?

Login to your iCloud account, and go to Find my iPhone. click on the All Devices dropdown, It should show you the status of your phone. If it has been erased, it will not show in the list( Again, assuming it was the find my iPhone setting was enabled by you and wasn't disabled by the thief).
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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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How long does it take to erase iPhone?

The process of erasing all content and settings on an iPhone should take less than 10 minutes. If you're using an older model iPhone though, it could take a bit longer, depending on the phone's generation of data removal. Despite this, if it's taking up to an hour, you need to fix it.
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Will erasing my old iPhone affect my new one?

Don't worry, reset old iPhone will not affect the new one. It will only erase content on old iPhone where the operation is done. The data that have been transferred to the new iPhone or the files that have been saved to iCloud will not be affected in any way.
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What happens if you erase device?

Erase device: Permanently deletes all data on your phone (but might not delete SD cards). After you erase, Find My Device won't work on the phone. Important: If you find your phone after erasing, you'll likely need your Google Account password to use it again. Learn about device protection.
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What does it mean to erase iPhone on iCloud?

When you erase all content and settings on iPhone, does it also erase iCloud? Fortunately, erasing the content and settings on your iPhone only wipes the information on the device. That means that anything you've synced to iCloud, like pictures or notes, are safe and can be synced to a new phone.
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How often should I erase my iPhone?

As a general rule, a factory reset will fix any software issues and improve iPhone performance. Apple recommends factory resetting your device whenever it has software issues. Remember to back data on iCloud or a computer as a factory reset wipes all personal settings and data on the device.
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How often should you reset your iPhone?

When it comes to your iPhone and iPad, you should restart them once per week. As we said, this will help wipe the memory clean, and it might make your iPhone or iPad feel like it's working faster. You might not feel like it needs it, but the older your device gets, the more it's going to need a quick reboot.
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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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Can I recover data from wiped iPhone if there was no backup?

If you don't have a backup, there is no where to recover the data from. It's gone. Log into www.icloud.com from a computer and see if any of the photos have been synced to iCloud.
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What does it mean when you erase all content and settings?

If you select Erase All Content and Settings, it means you delete everything on iPhone including the settings and app data.
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