If you are preparing to sell iPhone 12 mini, iPhone 12, iPhone 12 Proand iPhone 12 Pro Max Or if you want to erase everything and start from scratch, here is how to factory reset your iPhone 12.
Factory resetting your iPhone 12 will erase the data stored on the device and return the device to its original settings. This is useful if you plan to trade in, sell, or donate your phone to a third party, or if you’re having trouble and starting over might help.
Before you factory reset your iPhone 12, iPhone 12 mini, iPhone 12 Pro or iPhone 12 Pro Max, there are some steps you should take to prepare yourself and your device for the upcoming process.
The first thing you’ll want to do is update your Mac to the latest version of macOS (or Windows if you’re using a PC). This is an optional step, but it can be helpful.
If you’re currently using macOS Mojave or earlier and don’t want to upgrade, you’ll want to download the latest version of iTunes.
After doing that, you will want to back up the information stored on your iPhone. If you do not want to keep the data saved on your phone, you can skip this step.
Finally, you’ll want to turn off Find My iPhone. Here’s how to do this:
You are now ready to factory reset your iPhone 12.
Factory Reset iPhone 12
If you’re using a Mac running macOS Catalina or macOS Big Sur, you’ll now want to open Finder. If you’re running older software, open iTunes. From there, follow these steps.
When your iPhone restarts, it will be back to factory settings.
