Apple iPhone hard reset

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Apple iPhone hard reset howto.

Also known as[edit]

  • AppleiPhone reset / hardeset Apple phones
  • Applei-Phone format Apple phone
  • Apple iPhone DFU / master reset
  • ApleiPhone factory default

Notes[edit]

  • All user data will be erased from phone! (Phone will be restored to its factory defaults.)

Compatibility[edit]

Those procedures works on those Apple mobile phones:

Hard reset procedures[edit]

Hard reset procedure #1[edit]

1. Turn OFF phone.

2. Press and hold the Home button and the Sleep/Wake button at the same time for at least 10 seconds. When the apple logo appears, release the buttons.

4. Now the iPhone has been reseted.


Hard reset procedure #2[edit]

1. Connect the Apple iPhone via USB.

2. Open iTunes, and choose iPhone.

3. Press recover button, and follow on screen command.

Hard reset procedure #3[edit]

  • Choose General > Reset, then follow instructions on screen.


See also[edit]