There are a few scenarios when you need to delete everything on your iPhone. Before you sell your old device, for example, you should completely remove all files, photos, documents, and apps you downloaded on your iPhone to protect your information and privacy. Moreover, that is an essential step for troubleshooting when your iPhone is freezing, crashing, or black-screen. If you need to repair your iPhone or give it to another person, you have to clear your device, too.

Part 1: Ultimate Way to Delete Everything on iPhone

Does resetting an iPhone delete everything? Yes. However, someone else can easily recover your data after resetting. Luckily, Apeaksoft iPhone Eraser can help you resolve this problem. It utilizes advanced technology to overwrite your iPhone or iPad. In other words, no one can recover your data.

How to Delete Everything on Your iPhone

Step 1. Link your iPhone and computer
Launch the best iPhone erasing software after installing it on your PC. There is another version for Mac users. Plug your iPhone into your PC with a Lightning cable and trust this PC.

Step 2. Choose a level
Once your iPhone is detected, go to the Erase All Data tab on the sidebar and choose an erasing level:

The Low level quickly erases all data on your iPhone.

The Middle level will overwrite the deleted data to make sure it cannot be recovered.

The High level adopts DoD 5220.22-M deleting standard.

Step 3. Clear your iPhone
When you are ready, click the Start button. Next, type 0000 in the box and click the Erase button to clear your iPhone immediately.

Part 2: How to Delete Everything on iPhone from Settings

The Settings app offers an option to clear the iPhone before selling it. The prerequisite is that your iPhone is in your hand and accessible. Moreover, the process asks you to enter your Apple ID password or iPhone passcode.

Step 1. Open the Settings app on your device.

Step 2. Go to General and tap Transfer or Reset iPhone.

Tip: On old versions of iOS, go to General and tap Reset.

Step 3. Choose Erase All Content and Settings to perform a factory reset.

Step 4. If asked, enter your iPhone passcode or Apple ID password.

Step 5. Next, tap the Continue button to confirm your action.

Part 3: How to Delete Everything on iPhone with a PC/Mac

If you forgot your Apple ID password or iPhone passcode, you have to delete everything on an iPhone using a computer. This method requires the latest version of iTunes or Finder and a compatible cable.

Step 1. Connect your iPhone to your computer with a USB cable.

Step 2. Open iTunes on Windows or macOS Mojave and earlier. Run Finder on macOS Catalina or later.

Step 3. Now, you will face two situations:

Situation 1: Your iPhone Still Works

Click the iPhone button after your device is recognized.

Step 4. Go to the Summary or General tab.

Step 5. Click Restore iPhone and confirm it.

Situation 2: Your iPhone Is Disabled

Put your iPhone in Recovery Mode:

On an iPhone 8 or later

Quickly press and release the Volume Up button.

Do the same to the Volume Down button.

Long-press the Side button until you see the Recovery Mode screen.

On an iPhone 7/7 Plus

Hold down the Volume Down + Side buttons together.

Release them when the Recovery Mode screen appears.

On an iPhone 6s or earlier

Long-press the Home + Sleep/Wake buttons simultaneously.

When it is in Recovery Mode, let the buttons go.

Step 4. When iTunes or Finder detects your iPhone in Recovery Mode, a dialog will pop up. Click the Restore button.

Part 4: How to Delete Everything on iPhone Remotely

After you sell your device, it is possible to delete everything on your iPhone remotely if you have turned on Find My iPhone. This method requires another Apple device or a web browser and your Apple ID account.

How to Delete Everything on iPhone with Another Device

Step 1. Open the Find My app on another Apple device. You can download the app from the App Store for free.

Step 2. Go to the Devices tab at the bottom.

Step 3. Choose your iPhone on the list.

Tip: If you cannot find it, tap + next to Devices, choose Add AirTag or Add Other Item to search your iPhone. Then, enter your Apple ID and password to add your iPhone.

Step 4. Expand the bottom toolbar and choose Erase This Device.

Step 5. When you are asked to enter your phone number, skip it and hit Erase.

Step 6. Then, enter your Apple ID password again and tap Erase.

How to Clear an iPhone Online

Step 1. Go to www.icloud.com/find in a web browser and sign in with your Apple ID and password.

Step 2. Choose your iPhone from the All Devices menu.

Step 3. Once Find My tracks your device, click the Erase This Device button.

Step 4. If your iPhone is stolen or lost, enter your phone number. It will appear on your screen. Otherwise, ignore the alert and continue.

Step 5. Finally, confirm deleting everything on your iPhone.

Note: If your iPhone is online, the steps above will erase your iPhone immediately. If it is offline, Apple will erase your device when it connects to the internet connection.

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