Is it good to reset your iPhone?

Most commonly, people reset their iPhone because they are experiencing major software errors, like issues connecting to networks or apps crashing. Resetting the phone to its factory settings should resolve these errors and restore normal functioning. It's also smart to reset your iPhone before selling it.

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What happens if you reset your iPhone?

Reset All Settings: All settings—including network settings, the keyboard dictionary, location settings, privacy settings, and Apple Pay cards—are removed or reset to their defaults. No data or media are deleted.

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Will resetting my iPhone mess anything up?

The personal preferences for Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Sounds, General, and Privacy etc. will be removed but the rest of your iPhone data including photos, videos, music, calendar, messages etc. remain in the device. Follow on to your iPhone Settings > General > Reset > Reset All Settings.

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How often should you reset your iPhone?

It's not essential to reboot if your phone is running fine, but we recommend rebooting once a week if you encounter regular glitches or slowdown.

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What is the risk of resetting iPhone?

It terminates all running apps without allowing them to “clean up” any process in progress, so it can cause data loss in apps that are running (just like it can on a computer). But it won't cause any damage to hardware or iOS. The better way to restart (unless the phone is frozen) is to shut down, then start.

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Why You Should Factory Reset Your iPhone Every Year

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What are the reasons for resetting iPhone?

Most commonly, people reset their iPhone because they are experiencing major software errors, like issues connecting to networks or apps crashing. Resetting the phone to its factory settings should resolve these errors and restore normal functioning. It's also smart to reset your iPhone before selling it.

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Is it a good idea to reset your phone?

Answer. You shouldn't have to regularly factory reset your phone. A factory reset will erase all the added data from your phone, and it can be a hassle to have to set your phone up again the way you like it. Over time, data and cache can build up in your phone, making a reset necessary.

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Will I lose everything if I reset my phone?

Important: A factory reset erases all your data from your phone. If you're resetting to fix an issue, we recommend first trying other solutions. Learn how to troubleshoot Android issues. To restore your data after you reset your phone, you must enter security info.

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What should I check before I reset my iPhone?

Log out of Apple accounts including Apple Music, the App Store, and Find My Phone, and don't forget to turn off Activate Lock, remove your iPhone from iCloud, and sign out of other linked accounts such as Facebook or Twitter.

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Does resetting iPhone delete photos?

Factory reset or hard reset deletes complete data and settings from your iPhone. All your photos, videos, contacts, call logs, passwords, messages, browsing history, calendar, chat history, notes, installed apps, etc., get deleted from the iOS device.

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Will resetting an iPhone delete iCloud?

When you tap Erase All Content and Settings, it completely erases your device, including any credit or debit cards you added for Apple Pay and any photos, contacts, music, or apps. It will also turn off iCloud, iMessage, FaceTime, Game Center, and other services.

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How do I reset my iPhone without losing my photos?

Make sure you have backed up important information. Move through the iPhone setup process until you see the reset screen. Then choose "Restore from iCloud Backup" on Your phone. Enter the Apple ID and password for the account you want to restore the backup from.

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What is a soft reset on iPhone?

With a soft reset, the operating system is rebooted and all services reloaded. If you use this method of resetting, all your personal data, files and apps on the device will remain unchanged. To reboot the Apple iPhone XR, press and release the volume up button. Press and release the volume down button.

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Will I lose my passwords if I reset my iPhone?

The passwords are saved in the Keychain. The Keychain data is save on iCloud and/or on an encrypted backup file on your computer. If you get a new iPhone then you can restore your new iPhone from one of the above backups and get your Keychain data restored.

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Is reset and reboot the same thing?

A computer reset is different from a reboot or restart. Whereas a computer reboot and restart power down the operating system and restart it, a computer reset is when you take the machine back to its original state with the reinstallation of the operating system.

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Does resetting iPhone remove virus?

Does Factory Reset Remove Viruses from Your Phone? The short answer is “yes”! By returning the phone settings to factory model, the reset option automatically deletes viruses and any infected file or program on your device. It's an extreme option and works pretty much every time—except in some very rare cases.

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How often should you reset your phone?

Experts advise that you should restart your phone once a week. Turn your phone off, let it rest for a minute, and turn it back on.

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How do I refresh my iPhone?

Press and quickly release the volume up button. Press and quickly release the volume down button. Press and hold the side button. When the Apple logo appears, release the side button.

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Can I get my pictures back after resetting my iPhone?

After you restore your device, check Settings > [your name] > iCloud > Photos. If iCloud Photos is turned on, then the photos were stored in iCloud Photos. If the photos and videos were included in the backup, they'll download to your iOS device in the background when you restore.

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Can iPhone photos be recovered after reset?

Can I get my pictures back after a factory reset? You can restore your deleted pictures from the previous iTunes and iCloud backup. If there is no available backup file, you can use professional iPhone data recovery, MiniTool Mobile Recovery for iOS, to get them back.

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Can pictures be restored after factory reset iPhone?

If you already backed up your iPhone with iTunes/Finder, you can recover photos after factory reset with iTunes backup. Traditionally, the iTunes app allows you to choose the Restore Backup option, and all the iPhone data will be restored to your iPhone wholly.

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What are the disadvantages of factory reset?

Data loss: A factory reset erases all data on the device, including apps, files, and settings. This can be a problem if you haven't backed up your data beforehand. Device damage: If a factory reset is interrupted or not done correctly, it can potentially cause damage to the device or render it unusable.

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Do photos stay in iCloud forever?

When you delete a photo or video from Photos on iCloud.com, it's also deleted from all your devices that have iCloud Photos turned on. If you change your mind, you have 30 days to recover it before it's permanently deleted.

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Can I get everything back from iCloud after resetting iPhone?

Restore all content to iPhone from a backup
  1. Turn on a new or newly erased iPhone.
  2. Do one of the following: Tap Set Up Manually, tap Restore from iCloud Backup, then follow the onscreen instructions.

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