How To Do A Iphone Hard Reset

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Are you an iPhone user? Do you need to hard reset your iPhone? Though some people frown at the idea of giving their device a hard reset, some instances do call for one.

A common example is when your iPhone is unable to reboot. Another is when you experience a significant slowdown on the device's performance.

Additionally, there is the scenario of malware infecting your smartphone. Though the chances of getting malware on your iPhone are very slim, the possibility still exists. And when you perform a hard reset, you can expect the procedure to wipe out your phone's data.

But how do you perform a hard reset? Continue reading below as we give you're a lowdown on how to pull this one off the right way.

Things to Consider Before Resetting Your iPhone

Before we teach you how to hard reset iPhone devices, let us first differentiate a hard reset from a soft reset. This is important as some iPhone users do not know how to distinguish the two.

Hard resetting means removing everything that is on your iPhone. Performing a hard reset wipes out all the data from your device. On the flip side, soft reset pertains to simply turning off your phone and restarting it.

Because of this, it is important to note that you must only consider a hard reset if performing a soft one. Furthermore, you must also look into your phone's hardware. Check if there are problems with the SIM, memory card, battery, and other components.

If you don't find any, proceed with the soft reset. If the performance of your phone doesn't improve after a series of soft resets, that's the time to proceed with a hard reset.

You can perform it directly on your iPhone or through iTunes.

How to Hard Reset Your iPhone the Right Way

You can hard reset your iPhone using different methods. Each one involves several steps. Let's take a look at each of these methods and the steps to perform them:

The Force Restart

This is the first step you must consider before engaging in any factory reset methods. The steps for force restarting depend on the iPhone model you are using.

If you are using an iPhone 8, an iPhone 8 Plus, or an iPhone X, start by pressing the volume up button then releasing it quickly. Do the same thing with the volume down button.

Follow it up by pressing and holding down the side button. Wait for the Apple logo to appear before releasing the button.

If you are an iPhone 7 or iPhone 7 Plus user, press and hold down the Sleep/Wake button along with the volume down. Let go once the Apple logo pops up.

For older devices, press and hold the Home button simultaneously with the Sleep/Wake button. Let go when the Apple logo appears on the screen.

The Factory Reset (via Device)

As we said earlier, consider the factory reset method only if the force restart fails. Keep in mind that a factory reset will completely erase all content from your device. These include your photos, contact, and all forms of media.

Thus, make sure to perform a back-up of your important files before performing a hard reset.

To perform a factory reset using your iPhone, head on to Settings then tap your Apple ID. You will find this at the top of the menu. This portion also features your name and picture if you uploaded one.

Key in your password and tap Sign In. Older iPhones, on the other hand, may not require you to go through this step.

On the menu, search for iCloud and tap it. Go to iCloud Backup and slide it to the "On" position. Go to the bottom of the screen and tap Back Up Now.

Make sure to connect to your Wi-Fi before starting the back-up process.

Wait for the back up to complete then tap iCloud to return to the iCloud settings page. Tap Apple ID on the upper-left corner to go back to the Apple ID page. Hit Settings then scroll down to General.

Head down to Reset at the bottom of the menu. Tap Erase All Content and Settings at the top portion of the screen. Enter your passcode then tap Erase iPhone.

Thereafter, set up your phone anew like the first time you acquired your phone.

The Factory Reset (via iTunes)

To perform a factory reset through iTunes, the first thing you must do is to back up your data. Connect your phone to your computer. Wait for the iTunes to open.

If it doesn't, open it manually.

At the top of the window, check the icons and click on your iPhone. Search for This Computer then click Back Up Now. Wait for a few minutes for the back up to finish.

Go again at the top of the screen and click on your iPhone in iTunes. Look for Restore iPhone then click to reset. You will have to wait about 15 to 20 minutes to complete the process.

Furthermore, you need to consider placing your phone into Recovery Mode. Using a USB cable, connect your iPhone to your computer. The USB cable will ensure that iTunes is running during the process.

Perform the steps for a force restart. Thereafter, wait for the iTunes prompt then follow the message accordingly.

After restoring your iPhone, you can load your latest backup using your iTunes. Simply connect your phone to your computer and launch iTunes. Click Restore Backup then pick the backup that you wish to load.

Increase Your Tech Knowledge

Learning how to hard reset your iPhone may be your last resort if your device badly acts up. Nevertheless, it is something that will go a long way in case you run out of options. With technology evolving and threats increasing, you need to keep up with these changes.

Check out our different articles on smartphones and gadgets. We post various resources that will help increase your tech knowledge.

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