[How to] Set your iPhone as new without erasing App Store app data and Game saves!

TheSpaz · 11:46 PM

I've got an extra iPhone right here with bookmarks, apps and photos on it. I'm going to Reset all Settings and tell you what happens.

Go to Settings>General>Reset>Reset all Settings

I have selected "Reset all Settings" and Here are my findings. Enjoy!

1. It reset my home screen icon positions
2. It reset my network settings
3. Did not remove my Safari bookmarks
4. Mail settings stayed
5. iPod settings are back to default
6. Store sign-in settings reset. I am signed out.
7. Backlight is back to 50%
8. All General settings are back to default
9. Wallpaper is still intact
10. Sounds have been set to default.
11. Notes are still intact
12. Photos are still intact
13. SMS message conversations unchanged
14. Phone favorites unchanged
15. Third party app settings remain untouched (I'm still logged into Twitterrific and all my settings are the same)

*** Warning: Do not hit Erase all Content and Settings *** Guess what that does

Any questions, post them here and I'll test it for you.

CocoaPuffs · Aug 6, 2009, 11:36 PM

One could simply assume reset all settings is referring to all system related settings, and all the 3rd party apps fall under "content".

So your how-to is basically "one click" and telling us the result?

AHDuke99 · Aug 6, 2009, 11:41 PM

Is this supposed to solve the battery issue? Has that method even been proven to help? My battery isn't that bad as it is.

tctony · Aug 6, 2009, 11:41 PM

I did this and it completely erased my phone. Thanks a lot TheSpaz.

TheSpaz · 01:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CocoaPuffs

One could simply assume reset all settings is referring to all system related settings, and all the 3rd party apps fall under "content".

So your how-to is basically "one click" and telling us the result?

Yup! A lot of people on here are confused about the process of "Setting up their iPhone as a new phone" because then all their games and third party apps are set back to default again and it's a pain for them to have to get back to where they were.

So to get your iPhone to run as well as possible, restore to your usual backup, then "Reset all Settings".

It's just a "I wanna help people" thread.

Quote:

Originally Posted by tdesanctis

I did this and it completely erased my phone. Thanks a lot TheSpaz.

Please tell me you didn't hit "Erase All Content and Settings"

Pooshka · Aug 7, 2009, 12:48 AM

One more thing: it resets Stocks, Weather and Clock, i.e., deleting custom world clocks, alarms, etc.

colmaclean · Aug 7, 2009, 12:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tdesanctis

I did this and it completely erased my phone. Thanks a lot TheSpaz.

You can of course still restore from an iTunes backup.

-aggie- · 01:01 PM

Seems like even when thespaz tries to help, he gets negative comments. Anyway, the guide helps by telling what are the results of resetting all settings. The premise is that this helps those to setup a phone as a new phone w/o going through all the headaches. Thanks, thespaz.

So, has anyone used this method with a 3GS and found it results in the same effects as restoring as a new phone (i. e., better battery life)?

Quote:

Originally Posted by tdesanctis

I did this and it completely erased my phone. Thanks a lot TheSpaz.

You did a "reset all settings?" Are you sure?

TheSpaz · Aug 7, 2009, 08:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by iphone.aggie

You did a "reset all settings?" Are you sure?

No, he hit "Erase all Content and Settings" because "Reset all Settings" doesn't touch any media.

tctony · Aug 7, 2009, 10:53 AM

I actually didn't do either. I was just giving TS a hard time.

treichert · Aug 7, 2009, 11:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AHDuke99

Is this supposed to solve the battery issue? Has that method even been proven to help? My battery isn't that bad as it is.

It is supposed to...
I erased all settings yesterday and sofar nothing has improved, down to 83% with practically no usage...

TheSpaz · Aug 7, 2009, 11:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tdesanctis

I actually didn't do either. I was just giving TS a hard time.

Well, you weren't helping other readers. People are going to read your post and think "Hey, maybe I shouldn't attempt this because it could be TheSpaz's evil way to get everyone to erase their iPhones".

I have personally tested out my instructions and people have nothing to worry about. That's why I posted what it did.

-aggie- · Aug 7, 2009, 11:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tdesanctis

I actually didn't do either. I was just giving TS a hard time.

Well, put that little smiley at the end, since it looked like you were serious.

Love the sig, BTW. I think we all miss iphonetoday and his wonderful posts.

Quote:

Originally Posted by treichert

It is supposed to...
I erased all settings yesterday and sofar nothing has improved, down to 83% with practically no usage...

Hmmm...I wonder what TheSpaz saw with his tests. Anyway, that's not good. Have you tried to do a restore as new? I know it'll be a pain, but if you still might have the same battery life after. If you have better battery life, then maybe TS's method isn't going to work.

curly14 · Aug 7, 2009, 11:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheSpaz

Well, you weren't helping other readers. People are going to read your post and think "Hey, maybe I shouldn't attempt this because it could be TheSpaz's evil way to get everyone to erase their iPhones".

I have personally tested out my instructions and people have nothing to worry about. That's why I posted what it did.

Dude you need to

more i thought it was funny lol... I would think most people who own a iPhone would use better judgment and not erase all content...but then again there is that 1% out there

Anyone out there want to have some fun try *.* at the run command on a pc and be amazed at the results

labman · Aug 7, 2009, 11:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by curly14

Anyone out there want to have some fun try *.* at the run command on a pc and be amazed at the results

*.* you mean list or scroll all your files on you hard drive? I guess that is fun if you like to see all the files you have!

curly14 · Aug 7, 2009, 11:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by labman

*.* you mean list or scroll all your files on you hard drive? I guess that is fun if you like to see all the files you have!

ooops my bad

i meant at c prompt

treichert · Aug 7, 2009, 12:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by iphone.aggie

Hmmm...I wonder what TheSpaz saw with his tests. Anyway, that's not good. Have you tried to do a restore as new? I know it'll be a pain, but if you still might have the same battery life after. If you have better battery life, then maybe TS's method isn't going to work.

Actually that isn't really worth it to me. My batter life is not that terrible and I'm still hoping that maybe 3.1 will fix it anyway...

-aggie- · Aug 7, 2009, 12:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by treichert

Actually that isn't really worth it to me. My batter life is not that terrible and I'm still hoping that maybe 3.1 will fix it anyway...

Yeah, but we need guinea pigs!

TheSpaz · Aug 7, 2009, 12:34 PM

I do know this though. After upgrading to 3.1 from 2.2.1, my iPhone was going WICKED slow. Everything was stuttering and apps took forever to launch. It seemed like there was a major process constantly going in the background.

When I did the "Reset all Settings" my iPhone became MUCH MUCH faster. I didn't have a problem with battery life (that I know of) because I only dealt with the sluggishness for a couple of minutes.

-aggie- · Aug 7, 2009, 12:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheSpaz

I do know this though. After upgrading to 3.1 from 2.2.1, my iPhone was going WICKED slow. Everything was stuttering and apps took forever to launch. It seemed like there was a major process constantly going in the background.

When I did the "Reset all Settings" my iPhone became MUCH MUCH faster. I didn't have a problem with battery life (that I know of) because I only dealt with the sluggishness for a couple of minutes.

The OP was done on a 3G, correct? Have you noticed better battery life? Or just more speed?

colmaclean · Aug 7, 2009, 12:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by curly14

Anyone out there want to have some fun try *.* at the run command on a pc and be amazed at the results

Quote:

Error - command not recognized '*.*'

Not my idea of fun!

TheSpaz · Aug 7, 2009, 12:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by iphone.aggie

The OP was done on a 3G, correct? Have you noticed better battery life? Or just more speed?

iPhone 3G

Like I said. When I upgraded to 3.1, it was VERY sluggish, so I Reset all Settings and it became fast again. I'm guessing that if I would have left it like that, the battery would have been terrible. It seemed like something was maxing out the CPU power and slowing everything down.

labman · Aug 7, 2009, 01:45 PM

on a Jailbroken phone. not me though I will let somebody else be the guinea pig. if they want too.

iannufc · Aug 12, 2009, 07:27 AM

I have performed the 'Restore All Settings' and it worked fine for me.

Thanks for the tip!

TheSpaz · Aug 12, 2009, 08:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by labman

on a Jailbroken phone. not me though I will let somebody else be the guinea pig. if they want too.

What's the difference? Just because your iPhone is jailbroken doesn't mean resetting the settings will behave differently.

Quote:

Originally Posted by iannufc

I have performed the 'Restore All Settings' and it worked fine for me.

Thanks for the tip!

You're welcome. Good to hear something positive about this.

Aug 6, 2009, 11:32 PM	#1
TheSpaz Banned Join Date: Jun 2005	[How to] Set your iPhone as new without erasing App Store app data and Game saves! I've got an extra iPhone right here with bookmarks, apps and photos on it. I'm going to Reset all Settings and tell you what happens. Go to Settings>General>Reset>Reset all Settings I have selected "Reset all Settings" and Here are my findings. Enjoy! 1. It reset my home screen icon positions 2. It reset my network settings 3. Did not remove my Safari bookmarks 4. Mail settings stayed 5. iPod settings are back to default 6. Store sign-in settings reset. I am signed out. 7. Backlight is back to 50% 8. All General settings are back to default 9. Wallpaper is still intact 10. Sounds have been set to default. 11. Notes are still intact 12. Photos are still intact 13. SMS message conversations unchanged 14. Phone favorites unchanged 15. Third party app settings remain untouched (I'm still logged into Twitterrific and all my settings are the same) * Warning: Do not hit Erase all Content and Settings * Guess what that does Any questions, post them here and I'll test it for you. Last edited by TheSpaz; Aug 6, 2009 at 11:46 PM.
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Aug 6, 2009, 11:41 PM	#4
tctony macrumors 6502a Join Date: Jun 2009	I did this and it completely erased my phone. Thanks a lot TheSpaz. __________________ iPhone 4S (6.0), iPad 3 (6.0) MBP17 (OSX 10.8.1) 2.8 GHz C2D, 64 GB SSD/500 GB HDD, 8 GB RAM Apple TV 3, iPod Classic 120 GB "no hot no sweat screen no heavy" - iphonetoday
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Aug 7, 2009, 10:53 AM	#10
tctony macrumors 6502a Join Date: Jun 2009	I actually didn't do either. I was just giving TS a hard time. __________________ iPhone 4S (6.0), iPad 3 (6.0) MBP17 (OSX 10.8.1) 2.8 GHz C2D, 64 GB SSD/500 GB HDD, 8 GB RAM Apple TV 3, iPod Classic 120 GB "no hot no sweat screen no heavy" - iphonetoday
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Aug 7, 2009, 01:45 PM	#23
labman macrumors 604 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Mich near Detroit	Be interesting to see the results on a Jailbroken phone. not me though I will let somebody else be the guinea pig. if they want too. __________________ IP4+Hackintosh Pro Joining AT&T PM me get $25 Dev-Teams Blog My Twitter Can I JB/UL my device Click here
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Aug 12, 2009, 07:27 AM	#24
iannufc macrumors newbie Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Newcastle, UK	I have performed the 'Restore All Settings' and it worked fine for me. Thanks for the tip! __________________ Rolex, iPhone 4. What more could a man want?
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Aug 6, 2009, 11:36 PM	#2
CocoaPuffs macrumors 68000 Join Date: Aug 2008	One could simply assume reset all settings is referring to all system related settings, and all the 3rd party apps fall under "content". So your how-to is basically "one click" and telling us the result?
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Aug 6, 2009, 11:41 PM	#3
AHDuke99 macrumors 68000 Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Charleston, SC	Is this supposed to solve the battery issue? Has that method even been proven to help? My battery isn't that bad as it is.
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Aug 7, 2009, 12:48 AM	#6
Pooshka macrumors 65816 Join Date: Jun 2008	One more thing: it resets Stocks, Weather and Clock, i.e., deleting custom world clocks, alarms, etc.
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Aug 7, 2009, 12:34 PM	#19
TheSpaz Thread Starter Banned Join Date: Jun 2005	I do know this though. After upgrading to 3.1 from 2.2.1, my iPhone was going WICKED slow. Everything was stuttering and apps took forever to launch. It seemed like there was a major process constantly going in the background. When I did the "Reset all Settings" my iPhone became MUCH MUCH faster. I didn't have a problem with battery life (that I know of) because I only dealt with the sluggishness for a couple of minutes.
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