Selling my iphone 4, Best way to wipe it completely ?

[bo-waleed]

Is restoring by itunes enough ?


i want to erase everything and nothing can return.

Thanks for answering.

 

[Mic'sBook]

Reinstall iOS 5.1.1 on your iPhone 4 (don't restore your backup) and you're good to go.

 

[Intell]

Restore it in iTunes. Then when iTunes says "Do not unplug your iPhone. It is restarting." Unplug your iPhone. When your iPhone is done restarting, press the power button and turn it off. This way when the buyer gets the iPhone, it'll be just like a factory fresh iPhone. Don't forget to remove your SIM card if your iPhone has one.

 

[bandofbrothers]

And to give it a good wipe use a micro fibre cloth.....

 

[bo-waleed]

Restore it in iTunes. Then when iTunes says "Do not unplug your iPhone. It is restarting." Unplug your iPhone. When your iPhone is done restarting, press the power button and turn it off. This way when the buyer gets the iPhone, it'll be just like a factory fresh iPhone. Don't forget to remove your SIM card if your iPhone has one.

Is it safe ?

 

[iEnvy]

Is it safe ?

Perfectly safe.

 

[Intell]

Is it safe ?

Yes.

 

[ValerieDurden]

Restore it in iTunes. Then when iTunes says "Do not unplug your iPhone. It is restarting." Unplug your iPhone. When your iPhone is done restarting, press the power button and turn it off. This way when the buyer gets the iPhone, it'll be just like a factory fresh iPhone. Don't forget to remove your SIM card if your iPhone has one.

I would remove the sim card before restoring in iTunes, that way you don't have to unplug it during the install process.

 

[Intell]

I would remove the sim card before restoring in iTunes, that way you don't have to unplug it during the install process.

It's still a good idea to unplug it while the iPhone is restarting. This prevents iTunes from putting anything back on the iPhone and it makes the iPhone restore to a factory fresh state.

 

[bo-waleed]

It's still a good idea to unplug it while the iPhone is restarting. This prevents iTunes from putting anything back on the iPhone and it makes the iPhone restore to a factory fresh state.

Hi guys i just noticed there is an option on the iphone to reset all contents on it.

And i tried it, it's much easier then itunes.

When i start the phone it's like a new phone and it tells you to configure it.


the question is : did it remove everything like when restoring by itunes ?

 

[Intell]

the question is : did it remove everything like when restoring by itunes ?

It should have. If there is anything left, it is near impossible to get to.