How to reset an iPhone to its factory settings

How to reset an iPhone to its factory settings

Perhaps you're gifting your old iPhone to a friend, or maybe you've decided to sell it to the highest bidder before the next one is released. Whatever the case, it's probably a good idea to wipe your data and return the phone to its original settings before you move on to the next one. If your iPhone's been getting sluggish, a factory reset might clear the decks of potential software hiccups that've been holding you back.

Fortunately, resetting an iPhone is about as easy as it gets thanks to Apple's intuitive, easy-to-navigate menu software.Sponsor Ads:

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1. Open the Settings app.

2. Select "General."

3. Scroll down to the bottom of the General settings menu.

4. Select "Reset."

5. From here, you can choose "Reset All Settings" or "Erase All Content and Settings."

6. To completely wipe your phone, select "Erase All Content and Settings."

Your iPhone will ask if you're sure (are you?), but once you approve the request, your iPhone is as good as wiped.

How to reset an Android to its factory settings

The process of resetting an Android phone is slightly different than it is on iOS, but that's to be expected. After all, not every Android phone features the same basic software and design language across different devices. Thankfully, the actual nuts and bolts of the process—regardless of the Android device in question—is easy as pie.

Like the iPhone, the reset option for an Android phone can be found in the phone's settings app. From there, you'll want to find the phone's general settings submenu. This menu could potentially be labeled "General management," "Basic," or "System," so tap around until you find it.

From here, the process is a breeze: Just select "Reset" (or whatever its equivalent might be) and confirm your actions.