How to factory reset your phone before selling it

If you're using iOS 14 or earlier, go to Settings and tap your name, then tap Find mine and turn off Find my iPhone. Beat Apple ID Go back to the top left and scroll down to type Log out. You need to enter your password and tap Log out again.

Now you can erase iPhone. Go to Settings > General and scroll down to Transfer or reset iPhone. Beat Delete all content and settings. You will be asked to confirm and it may take a few minutes to complete the process.

How to factory reset your Android phone

Start with Secure your Android phone, then remove all MicroSD cards and your SIM card. Remember to use the backup feature in certain apps (like WhatsApp) and transfer codes from apps like Google Authenticator.

Android has an anti-theft measure called Factory Reset Protection (FRP). This means that even after deleting an Android phone, you will still need your last Google Account login to set it up again. It should only occur if you Use the recovery menu To wipe your phone, here's how to disable FRP anyway. Remove your Google account (we recommend removing all of your accounts at once). Different Android manufacturers have slightly different menus, so your options may vary.

On a Google Pixel you can do this Settings By knocking Passwords and accounts. Select and tap each one in turn remove account. Go to a Samsung Galaxy Settings and select Accounts and backupThen Manage accounts. Select and tap each one in turn remove account.

Now you can erase Android phone. However, this process differs slightly depending on who made your phone. On one Google Pixelfor example, go to Settings > System > Reset options > Erase all data (factory reset) > Erase all data (You need to enter your PIN) and finally Delete all data again.

On one Samsung Galaxygo to Settings > General Management > Resetand choose Factory reset. Scroll down and tap Reset to defaultThen Delete everything (You may need to enter your Samsung account details).

Other Android phones have options similar to those listed here. However, if you can't find these, check the manufacturer's website for instructions.

That's it. Your device is ready for the next phase of its life. Here are a few ideas What to do with your old phone. You can even try setting it up as a surveillance camera!