Step 1: Backup Your iPhone
As I mentioned earlier, it's crucial to backup your iPhone before resetting it. You can do this by connecting your iPhone to a computer with iTunes or by using iCloud. To backup using iTunes, connect your iPhone to your computer, open iTunes, and click on the iPhone icon. Then, select "Back Up Now" under the "Manually Back Up and Restore" section. To backup using iCloud, go to Settings > iCloud > Backup, and then toggle on "iCloud Backup" and tap on "Back Up Now." Ensure the backup is completed before moving to the next step.
Step 2: Turn off Find My iPhone
The next step is to turn off Find My iPhone. This is an important security feature that prevents others from resetting or erasing your iPhone without your permission. To turn it off, go to Settings > iCloud > Find My iPhone and toggle off the switch. You will be prompted to enter your Apple ID password to confirm.
Step 3: Reset Your iPhone
Now, we're ready to reset the iPhone. Go to Settings > General > Reset and select "Erase All Content and Settings." You may be prompted to enter your passcode or Apple ID password. Once you've entered the necessary information, select "Erase iPhone." This will erase all the data and settings from your iPhone, and it will take some time to complete.
Step 4: Restore Your iPhone
Once your iPhone is erased, you will see the "Hello" screen, which means it's now in the setup mode. You can set up your iPhone as a new device or restore it from a backup. To restore your iPhone from a backup, select "Restore from iCloud Backup" or "Restore from iTunes Backup," depending on which backup method you used in Step 1.
And that's it!
You have successfully reset your iPhone to its factory settings. Remember that resetting your iPhone is a significant step, so be sure to backup your data and follow the steps carefully. Thanks for watching, and I hope this tutorial has been helpful!