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Elorasver
Copper Contributor
Sep 09, 2024

Possible to erase iPhone before selling from a computer?

Hi,   I’m planning to sell my iPhone soon and want to make sure I erase all personal data completely before handing it over to the new owner. I’ve heard it’s possible to wipe the iPhone remotely fr...
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Alanasi
Copper Contributor
Sep 09, 2024

Now, show you an easy way to erase iPhone (before selling) using Find My iPhone app:

  1. Open the Find My iPhone app on another iOS device or a Mac.
  2. Sign in with your Apple ID.
  3. Select your iPhone from the list of devices.
  4. Click on "Erase iPhone" and follow the prompts to confirm the erase process.


Again, this method will remotely erase the iPhone and delete all data on the device.

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