There are multiple ways to reset your device if you are experiencing issues. The first step is to power cycle/restart your device. Show In this tutorial, you will learn how to: • Power cycle/restart your device Power cycle/restart your devicePress and hold the Side button until the slider appears, then select and drag the Power icon to the right. To turn back on, press and hold the Side button until you see the Apple logo.
Perform a soft resetIf a power cycle/restart does not resolve your issue, perform a soft reset. Press and hold the Volume down and Side buttons until you see the Apple logo, then release both buttons.
Reset network settingsIf you are having connectivity issues, you can try resetting your network settings. This will delete all network settings, returning them to factory defaults. From the home screen, select the Settings app > scroll to and select General > Transfer or Reset iPhone > select Reset > Reset Network Settings > select Reset Network Settings again to confirm.Perform a factory data resetIf you are still having issues with your device, you may need to do a Factory data reset (Master reset). This will reset all settings to their defaults and erase all data stored on iPhone, including your contacts, messages, and music. 1. From the home screen select the Settings app.Note: iPhone cannot be used while data is being erased. iPhone will instantly and securely erase all data, and then restore settings to their factory defaults. After iPhone reboots, it will display the "Connect to iTunes" screen. If you have backed up your device to iTunes or iCloud, you may be able to restore personal data back to iPhone, if desired. Wi-Fi or a wireless data connection is required to re-activate iPhone after a reset. Learn more from the Apple support articles Back up your iPhone and Erase all content and settings on your iPhone. 2. Scroll to and select General, then scroll to and select Transfer or Reset iPhone.
3. Select Erase All Content and Settings to reset device, then select Continue.
4. Select Finish Upload Then Erase or Erase Now. 5. Select Erase iPhone to confirm. Note: If you have a passcode, you will be prompted to enter your passcode to complete the reset. Enter your Apple ID password then select Erase. If you can't update or restore your iPhone with the steps above, for instructions on how to put your device in recovery mode and set it up again, click here.
If any damages have been caused to your Apple iPhone 7 by downloading unauthorized software or other means, a restore to original factory settings is one way to repair the issues. A full restore will delete all of the data on it, including all pictures, music, contacts and videos. This can easily be done from the phone or using iTunes. Remember: this removes EVERYTHING from your phone and resets it back to factory settings. If you’re sure you wish to proceed with this, follow the simple steps below. If you just want to reset a frozen device, hold “Volume Down” and “Power” for 15 seconds. That should reboot it. Reset From Device
Your device should give you an estimate as to how long this process will take. Depending on how many apps you have, it could be anywhere from a few moments to an hour or more. During this time, the device is completely inoperable. Once finished, your phone will be like new. This is something you should do if you ever give or sell your phone to someone else as it erases all of your information. Reset From iTunesYou may wish to simply restore using a backup of your device so that you can keep your settings, email and apps. This process involves a few more steps, but it’s still fairly simple.
Voila! Your iPhone 7 is now restored to original factory settings and all of your data has been synced back to the phone. You can unhook the phone from the computer and use it now! Reader InteractionsHow do I force my iPhone to factory reset?Tap Settings > General > Transfer or Reset [Device]
Then tap Erase All Content and Settings.
How do I factory reset my iPhone 7 without passcode?iPhone 7: Press and hold the Volume Down and the side button at the same time. iPhone 6S & older: Press and hold both the Side and Top buttons. Hold these down until the iTunes connection recovery mode screen appears. Now move across to your PC, and select the “Restore” button in iTunes.
How do I factory reset my iPhone 7?Press and quickly release the volume up button. Press and quickly release the volume down button. Press and hold the side button. When the Apple logo appears, release the side button.
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