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iPhone reset guide: How to restart, soft reset, and factory reset

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This article provides a guide on how to perform different types of resets on an iPhone to troubleshoot issues or prepare the device for a new owner. It clarifies the distinctions between a simple restart, a soft reset (which clears settings but not data), and a hard reset (a factory reset that erases all content and settings). The guide offers step-by-step instructions for each type of reset, emphasizing that a hard reset should be considered a last resort and recommending a backup beforehand. AI

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iPhone reset guide: How to restart, soft reset, and factory reset

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  1. Engadget TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] (Deven McClure) ·

    How to soft and hard reset your iPhone

    Is your iPhone acting up? Let's walk through the different kinds of resets, what they do and how to perform them.

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