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From CPKB - Cell Phone Knowledge Base
iPhone hard reset howto.
Contents
Also known as
- iPhone reset
- iPhone format
- iPhone DFU
- iPhone factory default
Notes
- All user data will be erased from phone! (Phone will be restored to its factory defaults.) You will need: iTunes and original Provider SIM card (if you have factory lock.)
Hard reset procedures
Hard reset procedure #1
1. Connect the iPhone via USB.
2. Turn OFF phone.
3. Press and hold the Home button and the Sleep/Wake button at the same time.
4. Continue holding the both buttons for exact 10 seconds. Then release the Sleep/Wake. Keep holding the Home button until iTunes pops up that it has found an iPhone in Recovery Mode.
5. Follow on screen procedure.
Hard reset procedure #2
1. Connect the iPhone via USB.
2. Open iTunes, and choose iPhone.
3. Press recover button, and follow on screen command.