How to wipe your iPhone before selling it or trading it in – Guide
If you’re planning to trade in, sell, give away, or recycle your old iPhone, be sure to erase all of your data first. This way, you won’t have to worry about personal information falling into the wrong hands and no one will want an iPhone with selfies from your old life on it. ..
- Reset your iPhone to its factory settings.
- Delete any old apps and data.
- Install the latest iOS software and update it if needed.
- Restore your iPhone to its original state if necessary.
GET FREE OF SOME IDENTIFIABLE RESOURCES
To disable “Find My iPhone” in “Settings” > “Find My” > “Find My Phone”:
- Turn off “Find My Phone” and “Find my network” in alternating order.
- Disable the feature entirely by turning off the toggle at the top of the screen. ..
Remove all devices from your phone, including your Apple Watch, and connect them only to a single computer.
Just in case, disable iMessages on your phone.
SIGN YOUR APPLE ID
Exit your current web browser and open a new one.
Apple ID password
If you have not supported everything up and are about to clean your iPhone, you will need to activate something in order to keep your data on the phone.
Exit the app and then confirm your decision by tapping “Are you sure?”
PREPARE TO DELETE
Remove the SIM card from your phone and insert a new one.
Erase All Content and Settings on an iPhone
Final note
If you’re selling or trading in your iPhone, it’s important to wipe it clean before doing so. This guide will show you how to do it. If you have any questions, feel free to ask us in the comments below or on our Facebook page. Thank you for reading! ..
