Want to reset your iPhone? You do it like this.

Resetting an iPhone sometimes means different things. Is your iPhone stuck and want to perform a hard reset? Or do you want to reset your iPhone, back to factory settings? In this blog, we will cover these forms of resetting your iPhone, what they are good for, and how to perform them.

Hard reset, soft reset, forced reboot. Which is what?

First, clear up some ambiguities: Some call it a hard reset (hard reset), others call it a soft reset (soft reset) and still others call it a forced restart (forced restart). Actually, they are all talking about the same thing and most important: Your data will not be erased so a backup is not necessary. Therefore, this is an ideal way to fix your stuck iPad or other software problems. This reset is best performed if your phone has crashed, the image is frozen, the touch is unresponsive or suddenly you have no image.

Follow these steps to perform the reset:

For models without an in-screen home button (home button):

1. Briefly press and release the volume-up button.
2. Briefly press and release the volume down button.
3. Then press and hold Power button.
4. Release the power button when you see the Apple logo. This can take up to 20 seconds.

For models with home button (home button) in the screen:

1. Press and hold the home button (home button) and the top power button (or side button) at the same time.
2. Release both buttons when you see the Apple logo. This can take up to 20 seconds.

Did the hard reset not help or you can’t figure it out? Make an appointment for a diagnosis and our specialists will be happy to help you.

Resetting/restoring/deleting an iPhone

If you want to get all your data off an iPhone, for example, because you want to resell the iPhone, you can restore a device back to factory settings. This can also be done if there is a bug in the software that cannot be worked out with a hard reset. Note! So with the reset to factory settings, all data is lost!

Apple ID logout (in case of pass-through/resale)

If your goal is to be able to give or sell the iPhone to someone else, Then also log out your Apple ID first. Otherwise, the iPhone is unusable for the next user.

In Settings, tap your Apple ID at the top. Often this is your own name. Then scroll all the way down until you find Log out sees. When you tap this, the iPhone will ask for your Apple ID password, to confirm that it is you. Then tap
Switch Off
.

iPhone reset/restore/delete

Go to Settings and tap
‘General’
> ‘
Transfer or reset iPhone
‘ > ‘
Erase all content and settings
‘. If you haven’t uigged your Apple ID and ‘Find my iPhone‘ enabled, you may need to enter your Apple ID and password. If you use an eSIM in your device, choose the option to clear your device and the eSIM profile when prompted.

Enter the device access code when prompted. Then tap ‘
Erase iPhone
‘.

Your iPhone will now show the Apple logo for a few minutes and finally the ‘
Hello
‘ screen display. After this, the new user can set up the iPhone to his or her liking.

Can’t figure it out?

If you still have questions, can’t manage or would still prefer us to do this process for you, make an appointment at one of our stores.