If you decide to get rid of your old iPhone, be sure to delete all information. Hard reset will help with this. In this article we will tell you how to do a hard reset on iPhone 6, and we will look at the main methods.
Each Apple phone model has its own data cleaning algorithm. New versions use keys for changing the volume and turning the phone on/off. On 6th models, complete cleaning is slightly different. More on this in the next paragraph.
Recovering iPhone using Home
First, switch the gadget to complete shutdown mode. Then follow the instructions.
- Hold down the Home key.
- Using Lighting, connect the iPhone to the computer, “Home” should remain pressed.
- You will see the iTunes icon on the display. Your device has entered recovery mode.
- Launch iTunes and click “Restore iPhone”.
iPhone 8 and all new models
Starting with the iPhone 8, the creators of the mobile device have changed the emergency reset procedure. Now 3 physical keys are involved in this process. First you need to press the volume up button. Immediately after this, press the volume down key once. Then hold down the on/off button for a few seconds until the company logo appears.
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Once the Apple logo appears, the phone will boot with basic settings. At the same time, linked accounts and cloud storage will be preserved.
Backing up your data
A backup copy of information allows you to quickly transfer it to a new device if you need to hard reset your iPhone 6 S. The following steps will help you:
- Go to iCloud settings on your device.
- Click on the “Backup” item.
- Slide the toggle switch for “iCloud Backup”.
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If you want to create a copy using iTunes, then follow these steps:
- Turn on iTunes and connect your device to your computer using Lighting.
- Once your iPhone is detected, go to the synchronization page.
- Select iCloud. If desired, you can create a password that will protect your personal information.
- Confirm the start of creating the copy and wait.
Via iTunes (device does not turn on)
If the iPhone can no longer start on its own, you will again need a computer with iTunes and a USB cable. To reset settings, follow the instructions:
- Connect your iPhone to your computer and open iTunes.
- In Settings > [your name] > iCloud, turn off Find My iPhone .
- On the connected device, force a restart: On iPhone 8 or later : Press and quickly release the Volume Up button. Press and quickly release the Volume Down button. Then press and hold the Power button until the Recovery Mode screen appears.
- On iPhone 7 or iPhone 7 Plus : Press the Power button and Volume Down button at the same time. Hold them down until the recovery mode screen appears.
- On iPhone 6s and earlier models: simultaneously hold down the Home button and the Power button. Hold them down until the recovery mode screen appears. In all three cases it looks like this:
In this case, the iPhone settings will also be reset to factory settings, and the device will be loaded with the current version of the operating system.
Resetting data from iPhone
Before starting the reset, be sure to create a backup. This way, you won't lose photos, videos, or contacts after a data reset.
- Open iPhone settings and select General.
- Select “Reset”, and then select “Erase content and settings”.
After restarting the gadget, it will have factory settings.
Standard reset via Settings menu in iOS
If the preliminary preparation is successfully completed, and confidential information is copied and saved in the cloud or on a computer, then the next step is to reset the settings. It is recommended to start with the tools built into iOS:
- Go to “Settings” and select “General” in the list that appears with available actions;
- Next, scroll down the context menu and select the “Reset” section.
- There are six options for resetting an iPhone. Information about geolocation, Home screen settings, keyboard dictionaries, and network settings is cleared. The last two points are related to clearing settings (the option rolls everything back to the factory state, but does not affect user information and content. If you select the “Erase content and settings” option, the iPhone will be completely cleared and will become available for setting up from scratch or restoring from a backup copies.
Reset iPhone to factory settings via iTunes
The multifunctional iTunes service copes with preparing backup copies of iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch, and with downloading music to Apple equipment connected to a computer (using a Lightning cable or via Wi-Fi), and with basic diagnostics and setting up iOS. Additional features include resetting settings. But first things first.
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iTunes is downloaded from the official Apple website (and on computers with Windows 10 also from the Microsoft Store), installed in semi-automatic mode and immediately launched to check for updates and interact with connected equipment. Details about the same iPhone are revealed through a special icon that appears on the left side of the user interface, below the quick access panel and next to the menus you select to display.
After the transition, detailed information about the capacity of the internal memory and the current software version will appear on the screen. The “Restore iPhone” button will also appear on the screen, resetting the settings and returning the mobile device to factory settings. Before starting this procedure, iTunes periodically requests your Apple ID login and password, even if authorization has been carried out previously.
Restoring data from a backup
After purchasing a new device or cleaning an old one, do you need to restore data? Do the following:
- Open settings, “Applications and data” item.
- Slide the toggle switch for the “Restore” function and sign in to your iCloud account.
- You will see the backup copy in the list.
Cleaning via iCloud
You can reset your iPhone via cloud storage, without using a PC. This method is also useful if you need to restore the device after resetting all settings, but there is no backup copy on the computer. Copies in iCloud are created automatically and regularly while the gadget is charging, if it is connected to Wi-Fi at the time and you have not disabled the copy function.
To reset settings via iCloud in the device menu, first perform “Erase content” in the “Reset” subsection, then select “Restore from iCloud copy”.
Precautions to Factory Reset iPhone
Resetting settings is an important and responsible procedure. When carrying out this procedure, it is necessary to properly prepare the device and observe the necessary precautions:
- It's worth disabling jailbreak. If a reboot is performed along with it, this may lead to system freezes and various errors.
- If the device has a weak battery that runs out quickly, it is recommended not to disconnect the gadget from the network until the “resetting” process is completed.
- It is highly recommended that you make a backup copy to help preserve important personal information.
- It is necessary to prepare a wire for connection that does not have chips or kinks.
You must carefully follow the instructions for using each application.
Wipe from device
Before you reset your iPhone to factory settings, you need to clear the device's memory. This will improve the quality of its work. This requires several steps:
- Adjust camera settings. In the “Video recording” item, change the quality from 4k to 1080 r. This action will reduce the size of the removed videos by half.
- Remove unnecessary files. A large amount of memory is occupied by photographs, screenshots and various documents. It is required to delete personal information that is no longer relevant. Videos and photos can be saved in the cloud using a standard application suitable for all types of devices - iCloud.
- Free your device from programs and applications that have not been used for a long time.
- Delete music that was downloaded to your phone. If necessary, after resetting the settings, you can update the playlist.
- Get rid of unnecessary “garbage” that is stored in the “Other” section. Various videos downloaded from the Internet, films and much more can be located here.
After performing these actions, a significant amount of memory will be freed, which will improve the quality of the device.
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The process of clearing settings from an iPhone consists of several simple steps:
- You should go to the “Settings” menu.
- A new window will open with a list of settings, in the very top line there will be “Basic”, you need to click on them.
- In the next window, select “Reset”, then click on “Erase content and settings”.
A mandatory step is to confirm the action; for this you will need to enter a security combination of numbers. If you have forgotten your password, you will need to recover it first. If everything is done correctly, the device will automatically turn off, and after a few seconds the system will be cleaned.
Reset iPhone using specialized applications
The fourth option involves using applications from third-party developers. Let's look at the most famous of them.
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Wondershare Dr.Fone
The program is free and distributed freely. It has rich functionality that allows you to reset certain types of data. There is also a full reset function, called by pressing the “System Recovery” button.
Semi-Restore
Another application aimed at restoring iOS if the operating system starts to malfunction. Distributed under the same conditions. It has a simple and understandable interface for the inexperienced user.
iLEX RAT
Like the first application, iLEX RAT can perform a complete reset of the operating system or individual applications, without the need to use the beloved iTunes.
When using such utilities, you may encounter a number of problems. Some of them are universal in nature and can occur regardless of which method you prefer to reset your smartphone to factory settings:
- When performing an update, a standard low memory message may appear. You probably know how to deal with this;
- You are using an older version of iTunes, which may not be compatible with the current version of iOS. So before performing the operation, make sure that the latest version of the program is installed on your PC;
- Sometimes you have problems connecting your iPhone to your computer using a USB cable. The solution is simple - leave only USB connectors for the mouse and keyboard in the PC;
- Finally, the iPhone itself may be faulty. Of course, you should prefer a service center to attempting repairs yourself.
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