If you plan to change your current Apple iPhone, that is to say sell it or bequeath it to someone you know, you probably want none of your personal data to be used by the future purchaser. . But before proceeding with the complete reset of your iPhone, have you thought about backing up your data beforehand? This is the preliminary step to follow before performing the reset. We'll show you step by step how to do it.

With new generations of laptops coming out very quickly, it is very tempting to seek out the latest fashionable phone. But despite the excitement of discovering the new features and improvements, many of us still carry out time-consuming tasks such as copying contacts one by one, having to re-download our favorite music or even our applications. Fortunately, it is possible to avoid losing all this data when changing phones. We will explain how to do it step by step in this article.

How to back up data on iPhone?

To back up your personal data on your iPhone, first know that you can perform this operation from your phone via iCloud or from your Mac via Finder or iTunes.

If you plan to do it from iCloud, you must go to "Settings", "Your account", then click on iCloud. Next, enable the “iCloud Backup” option. Thus, the backup of your data will be automated. Then click on "Back up now".

If you are doing this from your computer while connecting your iPhone, first go to “Finder”. Click on “iTunes”. Then, click on the icon of your IOS before going to the “Backups” section and then clicking on “Backup now”.

How to delete your apps?

To proceed with the deletion of the applications contained in your iPhone, you must go to “Settings”, “General” then “iPhone Storage”. Be aware, however, that you will not be able to delete native Apple applications such as “Photos” or “Apple Music”. In order to permanently delete an application, you must first select it from the list of all your applications, then simply press "Delete application". The process is therefore very simple, but you can also delete them one by one directly from the home screen. All you have to do is keep your finger pressed on the application in question, a cross will then appear at the top left and you will only have to click on it to proceed with the deletion. If the cross is missing, it simply means that you cannot remove it from your phone.

How to Restore iPhone to Factory Default?

Once you have taken good care of backing everything up, you can then proceed to restore your iPhone to factory defaults. This consists of a complete cleaning of your iPhone. The operating system then returns to its original state. You will also be able to resolve certain operational problems related to the operating system. Again, before performing this operation, you must make sure you have saved everything.

If you plan to perform this operation directly from your iPhone, you must go to “Settings”, “General” then “Reset”. Then select “Erase Content and Settings”. Then enter your passcode before selecting “Erase iPhone”. For this to be taken into account, all you have to do is enter the password for your Apple account.

It is also possible to perform the default restore from Finder or iTunes. You need to connect your iPhone to your Mac to do this. Then go to Finder or iTunes and click on your iPhone icon. Finally, go to the “General” tab and then choose the “Restore iPhone” option.

However, be aware that resetting your iPhone will prove ineffective in solving problems related to a manufacturing defect.

How to Restore iPhone from Backup?

Once you have performed a factory reset on your iPhone, you now have a “like new” phone in your possession. If you want, you can restore it with your latest iCloud backup.

For this, you will need to configure some basic information such as the choice of language and region. Then, you will be offered different restore options: from iCloud, with your Mac or PC, transfer from an iPhone or even migrate data from Android.

To restore from iCloud, simply select "Restore from iCloud". Then enter your Apple ID and password and accept the terms and conditions. Depending on the quality of your connection, this may take longer or shorter. In addition, be aware that the iPhone will automatically download the latest version of your applications.

To restore via Mac or PC, you must first connect your iPhone to your computer. Go to the Finder or iTunes, click on your iPhone icon and then on the “General” tab. Finally, choose "Restore Backup". Enter the password and wait for the operation to complete.

Whichever backup method you choose, you must ensure that you have a connection to a wifi network.

What to do if you forgot a backup on your iPhone?

If you haven't made a backup, all may not be lost. Indeed, the iPhone sometimes does it without you being informed. To be sure, you can go to "Settings", "Your account", "iCloud" before choosing "Manage storage". Once done, you must go to “Backups” then to “This iPhone”.

You can then find out the date and size of the last backup made on your iPhone. In order to manage the storage space, you also have the option of choosing the data you want to save. If you want to increase your iPhone storage space, you can choose the “Change plan” option.

How do I recover deleted data from my iPhone?

In most cases, unfortunately, it is not possible to recover deleted data from your iPhone. This is why it is imperative to make backups before deleting or cleaning your iPhone. Data stored on iOS is irretrievably deleted. You can always consider making an appointment at Apple's Genius Bar for help from Apple Support, but recovering deleted data from your iPhone isn't guaranteed.

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