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How to Factory Reset Your iPhone
- Unlock your iPhone or iPad and launch the Settings app.
- Tap General.
- Scroll to the bottom and tap Reset.
- Tap Erase All Content and Settings.
- Tap in your passcode if requested.
- Enter your Apple ID password to erase the iPhone and remove it from your account.
- Tap Erase.
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Does resetting iPhone delete everything?
Resetting your iPhone basically erases all of your personal information from the phone. The factory settings will, however, be retained. It’s a straightforward and no iPhone reset code is required.
Can I return my iPhone if I opened it?
iPhone/iPad return policy
If you are not fully satisfied with your iPhone/iPad purchase, you can return your undamaged iPhone/iPad to the Apple Online Store within 14 calendar days from the time you receive your iPhone(s)/iPad(s) for a refund. A 25% open box fee will be assessed on any opened unit (per unit).
Will erasing old iPhone affect new iPhone?
Answer: A: No, it will not. Erasing the old device will not affect the new one.
How do I cancel Apple trade in?
If you’ve already sent us your device, the trade-in can’t be cancelled. If you receive a revised trade-in value after the inspection of your device which is lower than your originally quoted value, you can then choose to reject it.
Can I cancel my trade in?
If you’ve already shipped your device, the trade-in can’t be canceled. If you receive a revised trade-in value after the inspection of your device, you can then choose to reject it.”
What does Apple do with trade in phones?
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How do I clear my phone before donating?
Press the Menu button and tap Settings. Scroll down and tap Privacy. Tap Factory Data Reset. Check Erase Internal Storage to erase all the data on the phone’s internal storage.
Should I remove the SIM card when I sell my phone? Remove the SIM card.
The SIM card — which gives your phone its number and identity on the network — can also store data like contacts and call logs. The buyer has no need for your SIM card, so you should keep this as well.
How do I pack my iPhone for trade in?
Pack your iPhone or Apple Watch
- Unfold the flaps at each end of the cardboard mailer, the cardboard mailer itself, and the padded flaps at the other end of the cardboard mailer.
- Fold the padded flaps securely over the iPhone or Apple Watch.
- Re-fold the cardboard mailer until the last panel.
Does taking out the SIM card delete everything?
You can take the sim card out and nothing will happen to your data – it is all stored on the phone.
Does removing SIM card erase memory iPhone?
No, removing the SIM will do nothing at all.
What is the purpose of removing a SIM card?
If you’ve gotten a new SIM card and a new phone, you should still remove your old SIM card. Keeping it inserted means that anyone who calls your old number will still make your old phone ring. Removing the SIM card will disable your ability to make calls, use mobile internet, and send or receive SMS text messages.
What happens if you take out your SIM card and put it in another iPhone?
If you take out your SIM card and put it in another phone, the other phone will not be able to access your cellular data or make calls. Your SIM card stores your phone number and other information about your account. Without it, the other phone will not be able to connect to the network.
Will I lose my pictures if I remove my SIM card? The SIM card only contains your phone information and your contacts. Apps, pictures, and videos are stored on your phone’s memory (internal or memory card) and will not be deleted if the SIM card is removed.
What happens if you take out your SIM card and put it in another phone? If the SIM card is inserted into another phone with the same carrier, everything should work fine, if it’s a phone locked to another carrier, it most likely won’t work, while if you have the SIM card inserted into an unlocked phone, it will work without issues.
What do Apple do with returned products? If the item is returned in the original box with included accessories, we will exchange it or offer a refund. Opened software, memory and other media can be exchanged for the same item, but cannot be returned for a refund.
Should I remove the SIM card from my iPhone before selling?
Remove your SIM card.
To be extra safe, it’s a good idea to remove your SIM card, which may contain your phone number, security information and billing info.
Do I need the box to return iPhone?
For any undamaged product, simply return it with its included accessories and packaging along with the original receipt (or gift receipt) within 14 days of the date you receive the product, and we’ll exchange it or offer a refund based upon the original payment method.
Can I exchange my iPhone after 14 days?
All replies. “Any items purchased on Apple’s U.S. online store must be returned within 14 days from date of receipt of package, with the exception of the iPhone, where the customer has 30 days from receipt date to return the item”
Can I return an iPhone to Apple without the box?
What we normally hear is returning for refund, that is, within the initial 30-days after purchase, the original packaging must accompany the product. If you don’t have it, take what you do have to the Apple store, or make a copy of the receipt if you are sending to Apple.
What’s the difference between reset and erase?
Answer: A: 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.
Does erasing iPhone remove iCloud?
No, factory resetting your iPhone will not alter your iCloud. Upon setting up your iPhone again you will be given the option to reconnect to your iCloud account if you desire. iCloud also stores iPhone backups that you can restore your phone from.
Does erase all content and settings remove Apple ID?
I just erased and reset to factory settings our two iPhones because we got new 5’s. I gave the phones away only to be told by a friend that the erase all content and settings doesn’t remove the apple ID from the device.
Can I reject Apple trade in? You can either accept or reject it. If you accept it, we’ll continue with the trade-in and either charge or credit the difference in value to the card you provided. If you reject it, we’ll cancel the trade-in, return your current device, and charge the original trade-in value to your card.
What does Apple do with engraved returns?
These items cannot be exchanged in store; they can only be returned and your refund will be issued to the payment method you used on your order (per the guidelines in our Standard Return Policy).”
How long do you have to return a phone? Return your device at any T-Mobile store within 20 days. A restocking fee may be charged for the return. Bring proof of purchase, such as an emailed or printed receipt. Bring the device, USB charging cable, and any accessories you’ll need to return.
