selling iphone: how to erase all data?

[tooshaggy]

Hi all,
Im selling my iphone and need to wipe all the data clean!
How do I do it the best and fastest way?
What other things should I consider before packing it up and shipping it to its new owner?

Thanks!!!

 

[aristobrat]

To erase data, try Settings > General > Reset > Erase All Content and Settings.

It's not fast, but it kills it.

 

[ob81]

You could just restore/reset it I think. I personally never did it myself, it should be enough though. Someone else may have a more indepth way.

 

[Brandon Heat]

don't ship the sim card...

Why don't you just reinstall the firmware... I think that might be faster (not sure though)

 

[SoSII]

To erase data, try Settings > General > Reset > Erase All Content and Settings.

It's not fast, but it kills it.

This is the way. I suspect it does multiple (ie secure) overwrites. Takes time but certainly the best way imho