When your iPhone is running slowly, encountering serious errors, or you're planning to sell the device, restoring it to factory settings is a very effective solution. Many people might consider using iTunes for this purpose, but what if iTunes encounters errors and isn't working properly? How to reboot iPhone without iTunes? You are in the right place. This article will introduce how to factory reset iPhone without iTunes in several simple methods.
Many iPhone users mistakenly believe that a factory reset and a hard reset are the same, but they are quite different. A hard reset simply restarts your iPhone without affecting your data, while a factory reset erases all settings and content on the device. Terms like hard reboot and force restart are often used interchangeably with a hard reset.
Here is how to restart/reboot iPhone without iTunes. The steps vary depending on your model:
Then, how do you reset an iPhone without iTunes? Here are the four ways you can try. Even if your iPhone is locked or disabled, we have solutions available. However, before you begin, remember to back up iPhone to your computer to avoid any data loss.
If you don't want to use iTunes, the most straightforward method is to use the iPhone's Settings app. Here is how to master reset iPhone without iTunes via Settings:
Step 1. On iPhone, go to "Settings" > "General" > Scroll down to select "Reset".
Step 2. Select "Erase All Content and Settings" > Enter Apple ID and password on the pop-up screen to verify.
Step 3. Tap "Erase iPhone" on the warning screen to begin to factory reset your iPhone.
If you want to completely erase all data on your iPhone, Coolmuster iOS Eraser is the best software to reset iPhone without iTunes. It not only deletes all data but also protects your privacy by preventing data recovery.
Highlights of Coolmuster iOS Eraser:
Here is how to factory reset iPhone without iTunes using iOS Eraser:
01Install and launch the program, then connect your iDevice to your computer using a USB cable. Once the device is connected successfully, the main interface will appear, allowing you to begin the data erasure process.
02Click the "Erase" button on the main interface. Choose your preferred security level for erasure: Low, Medium, or High. Confirm your selection by clicking "OK".
03Enter "delete" in the confirmation field and click the "Erase" button. Confirm your decision to permanently delete the data by clicking "OK" when prompted.
04After a brief scan, the program will start erasing the data from your device. Once the process is complete, all data on your phone will be permanently deleted and irretrievable. You can then proceed to set up your iDevice.
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If you are a Mac user with a MacBook running macOS Catalina, you can directly use Finder to restore your iPhone to factory settings without iTunes.
Here is how to restore iPhone to factory settings without iTunes using Finder:
Step 1. Connect your iPhone to your Mac.
Step 2. Open Finder and locate your device in the sidebar.
Step 3. Select "Restore iPhone" and follow the on-screen instructions to reset your device to factory settings.
So, how do you reset a disabled iPhone? If you had activated the "Find My iPhone" feature on your iPhone before it was locked, you can remotely reset your iPhone to factory settings without iTunes using iCloud.
Here is how to factory reset locked iPhone without iTunes via iCloud:
Step 1. Open the iCloud official website via a browser on your computer and log into iCloud with the Apple ID and password you used on a locked iPhone.
Step 2. Select "Find My iPhone" > "All Devices" and click your disabled iPhone > Tap "Erase iPhone".
Step 3. After that, your disabled iPhone will recover to factory status without a screen lock and you will also lose all iPhone data and settings.
Whether you need to reset your iPhone for any reason, it's important to remember that doing so will erase all data and settings on the device. To prevent data loss, make sure to back up your important information beforehand. You can back up your iPhone using iCloud or iTunes. Additionally, you can use a professional iPhone backup tool, such as Coolmuster iOS Assistant, to back up your iPhone to your computer.
With this software, you can back up all content on your iPhone with a single click or selectively back up specific data. Additionally, you can manage your iPhone data on your computer. It supports various data types, such as text messages, contacts, photos, videos, and more. Click the download button below to give the software a try!
Sometimes, we may need to factory reset iPhone to troubleshoot an iPhone quickly. No matter whether your iPhone is disabled or accessible, you will always find how to factory reset iPhone without iTunes in this article. Among the five solutions in this article, the Coolmuster iOS Eraser is the best and easiest way to use and I highly recommend you to try it. Of course, you can try other optional ways if you are interested.
In addition, if you encounter any problem during use, feel free to leave a comment below.
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