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When iPhone issues persist despite trying simpler fixes, a factory reset might be your best solution.

But when these solutions aren’t enough, a complete reset could be necessary.

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Here’s how to factory reset your iPhone.

What’s actually being erased?

A factory reset is comprehensive itremoves everything from your deviceand returns it to its original state.

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Here’s exactly what will be erased:

1.

Access your reset controls

Navigate to your iPhone’s controls appandtap General.Next,scrolluntil you findTransfer or Reset iPhone.

Begin the reset process

Select Erase All Content and tweaks,followed byContinue.

Erase all content and settings in iPhone

Confirm and complete

Finally,tap Erase iPhonefor final confirmation.

The reset process typically takes several minutes, during which your iPhone will restart at least once.

Confirm factory reset on iPhone

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