What will I lose if I reset my iPhone?

There are times, however, when you may find it necessary to reset your iPhone. It may be behaving erratically (very rarely) or, you may simply want to sell it. Resetting your iPhone basically erases all of your personal information from the phone. The factory settings will, however, be retained.

Does resetting iPhone fix problems?

If your iPhone doesn’t work properly or freezes periodically, a reset may fix the problem. To ensure your data is safe, remember to back up the device before you reset it. ITunes is able to back up most of your data, including business contacts, messages, mail accounts, device settings, apps and app data.

How do I perform a hard reset on my iPhone?

Press and quickly release the volume up button, press and quickly release the volume down button, then press and hold the side button. When the Apple logo appears, release the button.

Is it a good idea to reset my iPhone?

Yes, a factory reset wipes your device of all of your personal settings and data you have obtained over the years. An Apple technician can recommend a factory reset of your device to help fix software errors or if you decide to sell your phone and want to remove all of your personal data from the iPhone.

Is resetting your phone good?

It will not remove the device’s operating system (iOS, Android, Windows Phone) but will go back to its original set of apps and settings. Also, resetting it doesn’t harm your phone, even if you end up doing it multiple times.

Does reset all settings delete anything?

Performing a Factory Reset WILL PERMANENTLY DELETE ALL of your data & customized settings, and will also remove any installed Applications. Performing a Factory Reset WILL NOT remove the data & files that are stored on the microSD card in your device.

What is the difference between reset all settings and erase?

Reset All Settings and Erase All Content and Settings do different things. Reset all Settings removes things like your Wifi password and settings you’ve set on your iPad for Apps, mail, etc. Erase All Content and Settings restores a device to it’s out of the box state when it was first turned on.

How long does it take to reset all settings on Iphone?

If you just went to Settings > General > Reset All Settings, it should just take a couple of minutes.

How long does it take to reset your phone?

about 10 minutes

Why is my iPhone stuck reset?

While your device is connected, force restart it: Press and hold both the Sleep/Wake and Home button for at least 10 seconds, and don’t release when you see the Apple logo. On the iPhone 7 and 7 Plus hold the Sleep/Wake button and the Volume down button instead.

What to do if iPhone is stuck while restoring?

Press and hold the Power button with the Home button. Keep holding both buttons for 8 seconds, then release the Power button but keep holding the Home button. Your iPhone is in DFU mode if it appears on your computer but the iPhone screen remains blank. If anything is on the screen, return to step one.