How to Restore Factory Settings on iPhone

Deleted data on an iPhone remains in the iPhone storage unless permanently erased. Here, we have explained how to restore factory settings on iPhone.

Anything deleted on an iPhone doesn't erase permanently. No matter how hard you try, the data you have wiped out from your device will remain in the iPhone storage.

If you are thinking of swapping your iPhone device for a newer model or want to dash out your phone to anyone, it is safer to wipe out all data on the phone. This way, all data and settings are permanently removed, leaving the phone as clean and new as you bought it in the first place. Your phone is completely free of your data.

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There are two ways to wipe out all data on an iPhone permanently. The first option is directly from the device itself, while the other is from a Mac or Windows PC.

If your iPhone Settings app fails to open, you can easily employ A Mac or Windows PC to help you erase your data and settings from the device. Regardless of the method you use, both will help you to erase your data and settings from the iPhone easily, just like on Android.

To permanently erase all data from an iPhone storage, follow the procedure we have explained below. However, before you proceed, ensure you back up your data.

How to Restore Factory Settings on iPhone from iPhone Settings

Firstly, get your device and open the Settings app.
Next, go to General >> Transfer or Reset iPhone.
Finally, tap Erase All Content and Settings the follow the on-screen instructions.

How to Restore Factory Settings on iPhone from a PC

On Mac

Firstly, you need to connect the iPhone to your PC using a cable. You can either proceed.
On Mac, go to the Finder sidebar and choose your iPhone. Now, click on General from the top of the window, then click on Restore iPhone.

On Windows PC

Firstly, you need to connect the iPhone to your PC using a cable. You can either proceed.
However, if on a Windows PC, open the iTunes app and click on the iPhone button at the top left of the iTunes window. Further, click on Summary, then click on Restore iPhone.

Conclusion

We have explained two ways to delete data on an iPhone permanently. You can either go directly from the iPhone Settings app or employ a Mac or Windows PC.