What means 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.

Does erase all content and settings delete everything?

Just to add onto this, yes it will erase all data effectively–you don't need to overwrite it or anything like that.

What is the difference between reset and erase all content and settings?

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. You should use Erase All Content and Settings to get it ready for the next owner.

Is it safe to erase all content and settings on iPhone?

All the data on an iOS device is encrypted using strong encryption by default. The keys that are used to encrypted and decrypt our data are stored on the devices. When you choose to "Erase All Content and Settings" the device "obliterates" the keys. So your data is basically still there but no-one can read it anymore.

What happens after you erase all content and settings on iPhone?

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.

What Happens when Erase All Content and Settings on iPhone or Reset iPhone

Does erase all content and settings delete text messages?

Erase All Data or Restore to Factory Settings

Erasing all data on your iPhone does just what it sounds like: It erases everything stored in the iPhone memory, including text messages marked for deletion. It deletes your music, email, apps, and everything else, too.

Will Erase all content and settings delete my phone number?

No. You will not lose the phone number even if you erase all content.

Will erasing all content and settings affect my new phone?

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.

How do I know if my iPhone has been 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).

Should I remove my SIM card before doing a 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.

Will erasing my iPhone erase 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.

How do I reset my phone without losing data?

Tap a backup to restore.

Once you're logged in with the Google account that has the backup, you'll be prompted if you want to use it to restore your Android. You will need to enter your old screen code to decrypt the backup. Restoring your data from a backup may take some time.

Do you remove SIM card before erasing iPhone?

So, even if no SIM card is installed, the iOS software including the reset process still works normally. It's advisable to remove your SIM card at this stage so that you don't accidentally pass it on to the next person.

Will my Google photos be deleted if I reset my phone?

No, the photos in the Google Photos Cloud are not affected by a hard reset.

Where do deleted texts go?

The Android operating system stores text messages in the phone's memory, so if they're deleted, there's no way to retrieve them. You can, however, install a text message backup application from the Android market that allows you to restore any deleted text messages.

Where do deleted texts go on iPhone?

There is no trash or recently deleted folder with the iOS messaging app. If you have a backup that would have had the deleted texts in it, you can restore the entire device from that backup. Otherwise, deleted texts are gone.

Can the other person see a deleted text?

All replies. You cannot affect the message on the other phone. If you delete it on your phone it does not delete it from the recipients phone. You cannot retract a deleted message without restoring the entire phone backup and that is assuming that the message is contained in the backup.

How do I clear my iPhone to sell?

What data is stored on a SIM card?

Data that SIM cards contain include user identity, location and phone number, network authorization data, personal security keys, contact lists and stored text messages. SIM cards allow a mobile user to use this data and the features that come with them.

Is it safe to sell iPhone after reset?

Yes, it is safe to sell an iPhone if you have performed the factory reset procedure correctly (its very easy) because all information and apps on your device is wiped out completely.

Will I lose everything if I restart my phone?

A look at Android's memory management screen. It's actually really simple: when you restart your phone, everything that's in RAM is cleared out. All the fragments of previously running apps are purged, and all currently open apps are killed.

What does reset all settings do?

The "Reset All Settings" button on your Apple iPhone will restore any changes made in the Settings app to default. This includes the display, network, input, and notification settings, amongst others. It doesn't affect any personal data or apps on your iPhone.

Can data be recovered after a factory reset?

After a factory reset, can your data be recovered or does a factory reset delete everything? The short answer is yes, some data can be recovered. People often think that once they perform a factory reset, then their data is completely removed from the device and is no longer accessible.

Will erasing all content and settings remove 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.

How do I reset my iPhone without losing everything?

To reset the settings on your device go to Settings >> General then scroll down and tap the Reset button at the bottom. On the Reset screen tap Reset All Settings – Not Erase All Content and Settings – then you'll need to verify you want to do it twice. It should only take a couple of minutes at most.