The iPhone is, of course, a very powerful device, but even it can be so cluttered that it starts to freeze and slow down. Fortunately, the situation can be corrected by, as they say, “formatting” the i-smartphone - that is, erasing all data from it.

However, do not be alarmed by such a drastic measure to restore quality iPhone work, because no one is stopping you from making a backup of information first.

In this article we will tell you how to reset an iPhone 5, but the guides given are relevant for any model of i-smartphone - that is, for example, you can format an iPhone 5S using them too.

Also in this material you will find brief instructions on creating a backup of information. We will also tell you about less radical ways to clear the device’s memory - quite possibly they will help you, and you won’t need the answer to the question - how to do a full reset.

It would be most logical to start the article with a description of non-drastic methods for cleaning an i-smartphone, and if, after implementing them, the iPhone stops slowing down, you won’t have to resort to completely erasing data.

However, if you were looking for information on how to format a device in order to prepare it for sale, you can safely skip this section. After all, if you are going to sell an i-smartphone, you need to reset it completely. You don’t want the new owner to gain access to your photos, contacts and other data?

So, how can you restore your Apple device to its former speed and responsiveness without completely resetting your iPhone? We perform three procedures:

• remove unnecessary content
• erase unused applications
• We reset the browser cache.

Removing content

Everything is very simple here. To delete unnecessary photos, videos or other content, go to the appropriate application/folder, select the file of interest and tap either “Delete” or the trash can icon. By doing this, erase everything unnecessary.

Getting rid of unused applications

Removing programs that are not used is also very simple, although everything is not as obvious as with content. How to delete an application? Tap on its icon and hold your finger on it for a couple of seconds, after this time a “cross” will appear next to each program - click on it and you’re done - the application is deleted from the iPhone.

As you understand, the more the application weighs, the easier it will be for the smartphone to “breathe” after its removal. Don't know how to determine how much a particular program weighs? This can be clarified in a special menu - “Storage” (“Settings” / “General” / “Statistics”). By the way, you can also delete applications from this menu - tap on the program you want to get rid of and in the window that opens, click the “Delete” button.

Note! If you have updated to iOS 10, you can remove even native system applications from view. Let us recall that in previous iOS versions there was no such great opportunity. However, keep in mind that on iPhone 5 and later versions of i-smartphones you can update to iOS 10, but iPhone 4S and other “oldies” do not have this luxury.

Erase the cache

And finally, the last non-drastic method of cleaning iPhone 5 is erasing the cache. What is cache? This is a certain amount of memory into which the browser places the parameters of sites when they are first loaded, so that the next time they are accessed, they open faster. Yes, after clearing the cache, the content of Internet pages will load slower, but the smartphone itself will become faster. Well, in fact, on good Wi-Fi you won’t notice the difference in speed.

So how do you delete all cache data? Very simple:

That's it - the cache is completely cleared!

Note! If you want to clear the cache only for individual sites, then in the Safari menu tap “Add-ons”, then “Site Data”. In the window that opens, click on “Change” and delete the data of a particular site by tapping on the “minus” icon opposite the one of interest.

How to reset iPhone to factory settings?

Well, non-dramatic ways to clean and speed up your i-smartphone are over. If you want to understand whether they helped you, put the device on charge (the task is to bring the battery level to 100%), and then restart the smartphone and start using it. Is it still hanging and slowing down? Then, perhaps, the section on how to reset an iPhone to factory settings is for you.

First thing, first thing... backup!

So, whether you want to prepare your iPhone for sale or just clean it up and speed it up, you'll likely need to back up all the information stored on it so you can restore it to your old or new i-smartphone. For iPhone users, there are many ways to create a data backup, but this is not what our article is about, but for reference, here is the shortest and most simple instructions of all existing ones:

1 Connect iPhone to PC with iTunes. Haven't used the program before? Download it from the official website. Installation will not take much time, and this program will help you out more than once. 2 When the program detects the device, click on the smartphone icon and go to the “Browse” tab. 3 Click on the “Create backup” button. Don't forget to first mark where you want to store the copy - on your PC or in iCloud.

That's all, all you have to do is wait for the backup process to complete and the backup copy is ready. Now, you can think about how to format your iPhone. Or rather, choose the most convenient way do it.

There are only three ways to reset an iPhone 5 (or another model):

• via the smartphone itself
• via iTunes
• via iCloud

Let's look at each method in detail.

How to reset settings via iPhone?

This method of resetting an iPhone is convenient because you don’t need a PC or iTunes to implement it, everything is done through the smartphone itself:

That's all - all you have to do is wait for the device to reset iPhone settings- don’t worry if the process takes a long time, it may take 15 minutes or more. It all depends on how loaded your device is.

Note! If the Find My iPhone option is enabled on your device, you will need to enter your Apple ID password to confirm the deletion.

Please note that in the “Reset” item, in addition to the “Erase content and settings” item, there are two more very interesting lines - “Reset all settings” and “Reset network settings”. The latter will be very useful if you have problems with the network of one kind or another. Is your iPhone constantly losing carrier or Wi-Fi signal? Can't find your Bluetooth headset? Perhaps the problem is due to incorrectly configured network parameters - reset the network settings and the situation will most likely return to normal.

As for resetting the iPhone settings, this is also a very interesting measure of cleaning it, which helps with various types of problems - all content during such a reset is saved, and the settings are reset.

How to erase iPhone via iTunes?

Resetting an Apple device via iTunes is also very convenient and simple, for this:

That's it - all you have to do is wait for iTunes to complete the necessary procedures. Once completed, the initial setup menu will appear on the iPhone display.

How to reset all iPhone settings via iCloud?

And finally, another way to erase all data is to reset your iPhone via iCloud. This method is usually used when the smartphone is lost or stolen, because the device itself is not needed to implement it; the procedure is performed through a special website. How to delete content and settings via the cloud? Follow this guide:

1 Go to iCloud.com and sign in using your Apple ID. 2 Click on “Find iPhone”, then “All devices”.

3 In the drop-down menu, click on your device (if you have one i-gadget, then there will be only one in the list). 4 A window will appear on the right, click “Erase iPhone” in it, enter your Apple ID and confirm your intention to erase the information.

Done - all you have to do is wait until the service completes its work.

Is there life after the reset?

Of course, if your question is how to prepare an iPhone for sale, you are unlikely to be interested in what to do after the reset - new user he will configure the device himself as he needs. But if you did, let’s say, a preventive reset, then when the initial setup screen appears in front of you with the question - how to set up a reset iPhone as new or restore it from a copy - you, of course, will think about it.

In fact, it is difficult to predict how to do better. Quite often, resetting and then completely restoring the data helps the iPhone become faster - this results in a kind of radical reset. But sometimes the problem of “glitches” lies in some unstable software, and therefore, by restoring the data from the copy along with all applications, you will get the same frozen iPhone as it was before the rollback to factory settings.

So what to do? We recommend restoring the iPhone from a copy, and only if the Apple device continues to slow down, do a second reset and now set up the smartphone as new, and then slowly start filling it with content, pulling it out from the backup, while carefully monitoring the reaction of the smartphone.

Let's summarize

So, to the question of how you can reset an iPhone 5, 5S (and any other) to factory settings, there are three answers and the user can use the one that is more convenient for him. In addition, if your goal is not to make the device ready for sale, but you just want the iPhone to become, as they say, “like new,” you can try to pre-clean the device, following the instructions given and, perhaps, drastic reset methods will not be needed.

Owners of Apple devices regularly look for information on how to reset their iPhone. This solution is suitable for cases when the phone crashes without visible reasons or before selling the device. During the process, operating platform errors are removed and, if necessary, user files are deleted. There will be nothing complicated in the process; it is important for owners to know how to reset an iPhone to factory settings.

Precautions

Now we’ll tell you how to completely reset your iPhone and settings. At the beginning of the process, make sure that the smartphone is charged more than 30 percent so that during the reset the device does not run out of power and create additional problems. Check if your device is jailbroken - after resetting, the smartphone may freeze on the home screen. The main thing is to save user files in the cloud, write down names and passwords, and copy contacts from the phone book. It is also worth creating a backup copy of settings and applications through iTunes, so that you can quickly restore deleted information.

To do this, launch the program on your computer, go to the “File” section, open the “Devices” tab and click “Create a backup copy”.

Reset via settings

Now let's talk about how to reset an iPhone to its factory phone state. To get started, go to your phone's Settings app, then scroll down to the General tab. At the end of the list is the “Reset” item. There, the owner will have to choose whether he wants to completely erase information from the smartphone, or just reset the settings. Click on the selected method, and then the “OS” will offer to copy application files to the cloud. If the information is important, then click on “Erase after uploading”; if not, then select “Erase”. Then enter your Apple account password and wait for the device to reboot.

Reset via iTunes

In order to completely reset an iPhone via a computer using iTunes, you need to follow the step-by-step instructions.

1. We connect the device using a cable to iTunes.
2. In the list of identified devices we find the iPhone.
3. In the window that appears, click “Restore iPhone.”

Remember that when restoring a smartphone, the process must not be interrupted under any circumstances, since incorrect completion will lead to the device losing its functionality.

Find iPhone

This feature determines the location of the device - a useful thing if the owner is worried about the security of the phone. If you plan to sell the device, then resetting the iPhone to factory settings is not enough; you need to remove the device from the Find My iPhone application. To do this, open the settings menu and go to the iCloud tab. Scroll to “Find iPhone”; you need to turn the switch to inactive. Confirm by entering your Apple ID account password. After that, wait for an email to email with confirmation of disabling the function.

Reset via Hard Reset

If resetting your iPhone did not help, then there is another option for deleting user information - hard reset of the device. To do this, hold down the “Home” button and the “Power” key, hold for 10 seconds and wait until the “bitten” logo appears. For models starting from the eighth generation, a different principle applies:

• quickly press the volume up button;
• also press the volume down key;
• hold down the device's power button until the Apple logo appears.

The manufacturer does not provide any restrictions on the number of hard resets, so the procedure is performed as needed, including to eliminate errors in software platforms and applications. This method is suitable for restoring a smartphone if, after resetting, the device is stuck on the boot display.

Restoring a smartphone (Recovery Mode)

Sometimes resetting settings on an iPhone causes errors that the smartphone is unable to resolve without the owner’s help. For such cases, the device has a built-in recovery mode; to put the phone into Recovery Mode, follow the step-by-step instructions.

1. Turn off your iPhone after charging it 30-50 percent.
2. Press the Home key.
3. With the help special cable connect your smartphone to personal computer. The Home key must remain pressed.
4. Wait for the iTunes program icon and the drawn cable to appear.
5. Launch iTunes on your PC and find your connected device.
6. In the window that opens, click the “Restore iPhone” button.
7. Wait for the process to complete.

Do not disconnect the smartphone from the computer during recovery, otherwise only technicians at the service center will be able to “revive” the smartphone.

Reset iPhone if you forgot your password

If the owner did not write down the password before resetting the iPhone, then there is a high probability that the device will be blocked. But there is no need to panic; a forgotten password is not a death sentence. In such situations, you should use the DFU mode.

1. Connect your iPhone to your computer using a cable.
2. Turn off your smartphone completely.
3. Press and hold the power and home screen buttons.
4. After 10 seconds, release the Power key and continue to hold the Home button.
5. Open iTunes and wait for a message to appear indicating that your computer has recognized your phone.
6. Click "Restore iPhone" - DFU mode is perceived by the computer as recovery mode.

Do not turn off the device, although the smartphone will not show “signs of life”. Just wait for the recovery process to complete. If you are not sure about own strength or you are afraid of ruining your smartphone, then contact service center– the wizards will quickly erase the information, and it won’t take much time.

Hello! A complete reset (aka Hard Reset) is a radical way to solve a fairly large number of problems. After this procedure, the iPhone or iPad will appear before you in its original form, as if you had just purchased it new in a store. Scratches and abrasions, of course, will not go away, but you can rest assured that the internal software is cleaned - iOS will be restored to the “gadget just arrived from the factory” state.

Remember: absolutely all data is deleted from memory! So before carrying out the actions described in the article, it is highly recommended to acquire. As they say, it won’t be superfluous. Did you do it? Are you prepared? Let's go! :)

Why do you need to perform a Hard Reset on an iOS device? There may be several options:

• Before sale.
• The gadget is slow, glitchy or...
• We decided to start life again :)
• A lot of garbage has accumulated (although in this case it is better to do this).

In any case, catch two instructions, following which it is quite easy to completely clear the memory of your iPhone or iPad.

How to erase all settings on iPhone or iPad using the device

The simplest and most convenient way, you can do it in literally 4 taps on the screen. Unlock your iPhone or iPad and go to settings:

Find the line “basic” and scroll the screen to the very bottom. Click on “reset” and select what exactly we need:

For complete and all-consuming removal, we opt for - “Erase content and settings”:

If you have a jailbroken device, you should not clean it this way - you will end up with a frozen phone or tablet. To avoid this you should do this...

How to do a hard reset using iTunes

Suitable for those who have jailbreak installed. More this method can be used if you have forgotten the four-digit screen lock password and simply cannot get into the settings menu in order to use the method indicated above.

To do this you need a computer and. You can read where to get it. Check that the most latest version programs, if this is not the case.

After connecting the device to the PC, in the very first window, click on restore. And just wait, everything will be done for you.

Please note: when you return the settings to factory settings in this way, the smart machine itself will install the most current firmware. If, for some reason, you do not need this, use the first method.

A few important notes.

Sometimes there is a need to return iPhone 4, 4S, 5, 5S, 6, 6S, 7 to the factory (standard) settings that were installed on the device before purchase. But not everyone knows how to reset an iPhone to factory settings. I would like to warn you that this action will erase all data that was previously on your iPhone (contacts, applications, etc.)

I suggest you consider two possible options reset settings on iPhone of the following models: 4, 4S, 5, 5S, 6, 6S, 7.

Method 1 - reset settings without using iTunes

If you are hesitant or afraid to perform a factory reset, back up your data. Let me explain, by doing this, you can restore all the data that was on the iPhone before the factory reset. You can make a backup using applications such as iCloud or iTunes.

Procedure:

1. Turn on your iPhone.
2. Go to the "Settings" section.
3. Open the "Basic" tab.
4. Here you need to find a tab called “Reset”. iPhone will give you two possible options. By clicking on the “Reset settings” button, you will delete all device data, but leave the existing files. If you click on the “Reset settings and content” button, absolutely all data will be deleted from the iPhone.

You will receive an absolutely clean iPhone operating system and with factory settings. Now you know how to reset an iPhone to factory settings, there is also alternative way, which is not inferior to this one.

How to reset iPhone without using iTunes. Video instructions:

Method 2 - reset settings using iTunes

Another method to reset iPhone settings is based on iTunes. As in the previous option, all data on the device will be completely deleted.

But before you start resetting (recovery), follow the steps below:

1. Update iTunes to the latest version.
2. Create a backup copy of the data on your device (this can be done in iTunes itself) and transfer it to your PC.
3. Now all that remains is to disable the function called “Find iPhone”. This can be done in the iCloud tab located in the Settings menu.

Now you can begin the recovery process itself, you need to do it in this order:

1. Find the cable and connect the iPhone to the PC; it is advisable to use the cable that came with the device.
2. Wait until your iPhone shows up in iTunes. When this happens, click on it, and then click on the “Restore” button (it’s located in the “Overview” tab).
3. In order for the reset process to begin, you need to press the button one more time. Now all you have to do is wait for iTunes to start downloading the software to your device.
4. When the recovery process is complete, the iPhone will reboot. The reset is complete and “Set Up” will appear on the screen. You'll need to do the setup just like you would on a new iPhone.

Video instructions for resetting an iPhone using iTunes:

It happens that the iPhone does not start, or a person simply forgets the password, then you can use a more severe method - Hard reset. Its main disadvantage is that you will not be able to save the necessary data. To implement this, you also need to update iTunes in advance.

1. Turn off your iPhone, if this cannot be done, hold down buttons such as “Home” and “Sleep”.
2. Connect your iPhone to your PC using a cable.
3. Hold down the Home button while connecting to iPhone USB.
4. Only the very last step remains. When the iTunes screen appears, you need to release the previously pressed button. If this screen does not appear, don't worry! Try repeating steps 1-3.

Now you have learned how to reset an iPhone using iTunes. The choice of method is up to you; you can use any one.

Owners of Apple smartphones have more than once encountered problems when the device began to slow down or software glitches appeared. The right way To solve this problem, reset your iPhone to factory settings. Apple developers have specifically implemented several methods for performing a hard reset to implement this function. All Hard Reset options will be described in detail below in the article.

You may need to reset your iPhone to factory settings for several reasons:

• clear the device of accumulated data;
• reset all settings to factory level;
• remove damaged files or software.

This operation allows you to reboot the device and return it to all the factory settings that were present when it was released. The following versions of smartphones support system rollback:

• 4-4s;
• 5-5s;
• 6-6s;
• later models released after 2016.

iOS mobile OS allows you to reset settings to factory state not only on the iPhone, but also on the iPad. The developers have introduced several methods through which users can perform an operation to reset system parameters.

What happens if you reset your smartphone? When performing a factory reset procedure, all data from the phone is deleted. If you completely reset your iPhone and do not back up your files, then after rebooting the data will be destroyed. To pick up suitable option deleting information is necessary:

1. Go to your smartphone settings.

1. Select the “Basic” tab.

1. Scroll through the menu to the “Reset” tab.

After selecting a section, a small menu will appear. The owner of the smartphone will be offered options to choose whether to reset previously made settings to the factory level.

The following types of factory reset are available:

• reset keyboard dictionary;
• reset network settings;
• Resetting the Home setting.

Additionally, the owner of the gadget can reset the location settings to the factory level. You may receive geolocation warnings indicating that you need to turn off Find My iPhone.

You can reset the network settings if the gadget stops responding to available connections. Another reason for carrying out an operation through the settings may be a lack of connection or interruptions when working in Wi-Fi mode. Before carrying out a full system rollback to the factory level, you must reset the password.

Preparation

It is up to the user to decide whether a backup copy of the data is needed. Recommended to use special means storing information during the system rollback procedure to the factory level.

To do this, you can choose one of the following methods:

1. Save to iCloud.
2. Copy and restore via iTunes.

Actions are completed in a few clicks. Using these data saving methods, all information will be restored to the mobile device after a system rollback. At the same time, you do not need to upload files yourself and distribute them into sections.

iOS and services that work with this system allow you to carry out all actions automatically. A complete backup of information is made. When you reset the settings, all data is deleted and the operating system is reinstalled.

When recovery mode is activated, all programs and multimedia files are downloaded to the device again using a PC and a USB cable. Additionally, the iCloud cloud storage service can be used.

Save to iCloud

Via iCloud, saving occurs remotely. You can do everything through your smartphone. The application is a system one.

To activate it, you must:

1. Go to settings.

1. The menu that opens should be scrolled to the “iCloud” tab.

1. To access the online storage, you must enter your Apple ID, password and click the “Login” button.

1. Immediately after logging in, a notification about merging contacts will appear. To save the information, click on the “Merge” item.

The save mode will begin. Depending on the data transfer speed and volume, you will need to wait from 1 to 5 minutes.

After this, a window will appear where the user can choose from all applications and sources of information, the data of which can be copied automatically.

Saving is activated by swiping to the right. Scrolling down the window, the “Storage and copies” tab will appear.

By clicking on this item, a new menu will open. It displays the total available and occupied volume of copied data.

To create a complete backup of the device in cloud storage, you need to click on the “Create a copy” item.

To quickly copy all the information, it is better to use a stable Internet connection. Will provide high speed uploading data to Wi-Fi network.

How to reconfigure to another user? To do this, simply sign out of your Apple ID and enter other login information. As a result, the gadget will have access to information and programs that the other person used.

Copy and restore via iTunes

What does it mean to restore iPhone in iTunes? This is a standard procedure for rolling back and updating the system, transferring all files from the device to a personal computer.

For this action you will need a PC, a USB cable for connection and iTunes software. After synchronizing the gadget with the software, controls are available that allow you to configure the device from your computer.

To activate the smartphone control system in the main program window you need to:

1. Click on the mini image of the phone.

1. To copy all available information on the gadget at the bottom of the screen, click on the “Create a copy now” button.

Restoring through iTunes occurs as follows. To do this, you need to have a copy saved through the program on your PC. Next, you need to click on the “Restore from copy” button. If you reset your iPhone to factory settings, all data on your iPhone may be deleted. Restoration will protect against information loss.

After this, iTunes will automatically download all saved data to the device. It is worth noting that the copy will replace the information previously posted on the smartphone.

Reset via iPhone

You can reset everything to factory settings on your iPhone through the system menu. How to completely clean the device? For this you will need:

1. Go to the iPhone system menu.

1. In a new window, open the “Basic” tab.

1. In the iPhone menu that appears, click on the “Reset” item.

You can't completely reset your iPhone. There are several methods to choose from to reset the factory settings.

It is worth noting that for full reset For all settings and deleting files on the iPhone, you will need to disable the password set in the system. Without this action, the system will not be able to perform a data reset operation.

You can reset your iPhone to factory settings using a key combination. This method is called Hard Reset. A hard reset deletes all data on the device. The operation will be useful if the gadget does not start or a system error appears.

To do this, you must completely turn off your phone. Next, on your iPhone, you need to press the Home and Power keys together and hold them for up to 15 seconds.

The iPhone logo will light up, and a loading bar will appear below it. After releasing the buttons, you must wait until the files are uploaded. After this, the iPhone will start with factory settings. When performing such an operation, it is necessary that the battery charge is at least 50%, otherwise the recovery process may be interrupted.

You can reset your iPhone to factory settings through iTunes. To do this you will need:

1. Go to the main section and select the tab at the top of the “Restore iPhone” window.

1. The application will notify you that you need to disable the “find iPhone” function, which is located in the main menu. To do this, on your iPhone you need to click on the “Settings” icon.

1. In the new window, find the “iCloud” section.

1. To disable the setting in the iPhone menu, you need to move the lever to the left.

1. The system will ask you to confirm your choice of action. To do this, you need to enter the password for your Apple ID account and click on the “Turn off” button.

1. You need to return to iTunes and click on the “Restore iPhone” button again. The system will automatically scan the iPhone and reset it to factory settings.

After this, the data from the iPhone will be backed up. There will be a complete rollback of the settings to the factory level and the removal of all system information. The system will download the updated OS version to the smartphone.

After this action, the installation of the downloaded system on the phone will begin. The smartphone will reboot several times. Do not disconnect the device from the USB cable during installation. This may damage the download and the procedure will have to start all over again.

After completing this action, the program will notify you that the download is complete. Telephone last time will restart and load the welcome screen, after which you need to configure the device from scratch.

To download previously copied files, without disconnecting your smartphone from the USB cable, click the “Restore from copy” button in the program.

iTunes will automatically download all files copied earlier and restart the iPhone. After this, the device will be completely updated.

Results and comments

Apple has provided many options for restoring the functionality of its devices. The procedure is not much different different models iPhone. Resetting to factory settings will help both when selling your phone, in order to delete all confidential data, and simply to clean your smartphone of accumulated software garbage. If you have any problems when trying to perform a Hard Reset or have any questions, ask them in the comments, and our specialists will try to give them the most detailed answer.

Users can draw their own conclusions about which of the methods described above suits them best. Each of the options considered helps reset settings via iPhone. You can also perform this action through a personal computer.

Regardless of the method used to perform a factory reset, it is recommended that you back up your data. It will allow you to save information and quickly load it after resetting your iPhone. The listed methods are suitable for all gadgets running iOS mobile OS version 7 and higher.

Video instructions

You can watch detailed video instructions on how to reset your iPhone to factory settings. The created video will help users better understand the implementation of all the provided actions.