Are you looking to permanently remove data and settings from your iPhone 16 or iPhone 16 Pro? Then keep reading, as in this guide we have shared detailed instructions on how to factory reset or erase iPhone 16 before selling it or giving it away.
Before you begin keep in mind that this is a permanent action. This means once you have factory reset or erased iPhone 16, all of its data will be erased permanently.
If you wish to keep your data safe and want to transfer it to another device, we recommend creating a local backup or iCloud Backup first.
Before you begin with the erase process make sure to perform these steps.
- Make sure you remember the Apple ID password for the account that was used to set up the device.
- If you want to transfer your iPhone’s data to another iPhone, make sure you do it first before using these steps to Erase your iPhone.
- Create an up-to-date backup of your data using iCloud Backup or Computer backup.
- Make sure you remember your iPhone 15’s passcode as you will be required to enter it.
Below you will find steps on how to factory reset or erase iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Pro from the iPhone’s Settings and through iTunes or Finder on your computer.
These steps can be followed on iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Plus, iPhone 16 Pro, and iPhone 16 Pro Max.
Method 1: Erase or Factory Reset iPhone 16 from Settings on iPhone
Follow the steps below to erase or factory reset iPhone 16 or iPhone 16 Pro from iOS Settings app.
- Open Settings and go to the General section.
- From there tap on Transfer or Reset iPhone option.
- Next, tap on the Erase All Content and Settings option and tap on Continue.
- Enter your iPhone’s passcode and follow the on-screen instructions.
Method 2: Erase or Factory Reset iPhone 16 with computer
You can follow the steps to factory reset your iPhone 16 or iPhone 16 Pro with a Windows PC or Mac.
If you are performing these steps on Windows, then make sure you download the latest version of iTunes for Windows.
- Connect iPhone to a computer with a USB-C to USB-C cable.
- Make sure your iPhone is turned on and launch Finder on Mac and iTunes on Windows.
- Click on the iPhone button from the Finder’s Sidebar and select the General option from the top. On iTunes click on the Summary option from the sidebar.
- Click on the ‘Restore iPhone’ button to erase or factory reset iPhone 16.
Conclusion
This is how you can reset iPhone 16 and bring it to factory settings. This is a useful method that can be used to erase an iPhone’s data properly when you want to sell or give away your iPhone after you have purchased a new smartphone. With this method, data is removed from the device properly and you do not have to worry about it falling into the wrong hands.
