How to factory reset your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch
Learn how to erase information from your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch and restore your device to factory settings.
If you also need to securely erase your Apple Watch, unpair your Apple Watch.
Create a backup
Back up your device so you can restore your content, settings, and apps to a new or erased iPhone.
Erase and reset your device
Go to Settings.
Tap General.
Tap Transfer or Reset [device].
Tap Erase All Content and Settings.
Tap Continue.
Choose to keep or delete your eSIM. If you erase your eSIM, you need to contact your carrier to reactivate your cellular plan.
Enter your device passcode.
Wait for your backup to finish.
Enter your Apple Account password.
Tap the done button
on your keyboard.Wait for your device to reset.
When the process is complete, the Hello screen appears.
Fix an iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch that won't erase
If you don't remember your passcode, or your device is disabled, find out what to do.
Learn what to do if you forgot your Apple Account password.
Reset your Screen Time passcode. If you restore your device from a backup, it won't remove your Screen Time passcode.