Difference between "restore" and "erase all content and settings"?
Hello,
I was wondering what is the difference between "Restore" on itunes and "Erase all content and settings" on iphone?
Is it the same and if yes why does it take longer to "Erase all content and settings" on iphone?
The restore only deletes all the data and reinstalls the iPhone Operating System, but someone can still carve out deleted information if they know what they are doing. The erase all content and settings will delete and overwrite everything on the iPhone so it is impossible to even extract any data from the iPhone.
Personally I've only used the erase all content and settings when I've had to return my iPhone to Apple for technical difficulties or when I've sold an iPhone to someone else. There is no reason to do this method if you are simply reinstalling the Operating System for yourself.
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My sister bought a 16GB iPod touch 5 and went thru all the steps to set up but then realized it didn't have a camera. So we clicked reset and erase all contents and settings. This does mean her credit card info is erased right?? Thanks for your help.
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When you erase an iPod touch, your information, apps and settings are deleted and iOS is back to factory settings. If she wanted an iPod touch with camera, she should return it after erasing it. Note that the iPod touch doesn't store her credit card information -
What is the difference between retore and erase all content and settings
i was wondering what is the difference an ordinary retore in itunes and a erase all content and setting on my ipod touch. do they both do the same thing because i might sell my ipod and also does this process require you to connect to itunes after or can you just give it to the new user.
Erase all settings restores the device to its original factory state. All your stuff is gone and there is no iOS installed.
iTunes Restore simply replaces the device content with that from your last backup. It does not change the version of nor install a version of iOS. Whateve version of iOS is on the device remains.
Restore is used if you are having a problem with something on your device. Erase all Settings is used to remove everything in the event you were selling the device and wanted to clear it of all your files and data.
See the IPod Touch user guide -
Restore vs Erase All Content and Settings
I have bought a new iPhone 6 and am going to sell my old iPhone 4. I have restored my old iPhone but I did not go through the 'Erase All Content and Settings' option before doing so.
What I would like to know is this: Is Restoring the phone through iTunes as secure a way of deleting the content as the 'Erase All Content and Settings' option?
Many thanks.Hi ..
Yes it's secure.
You can do this directly on the iPhone without iTunes.
Tap Setttings > General > Reset > Erase All Content and Settings
If you have not done so, create a backup prior to erasing all content using iTunes > Back up and restore your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch with iCloud or iTunes
That way you have a backup just in case for the iPhone 6. -
I cannot update my iPhone 4. I have erased all content and reset the phone, however, there is still no "software update" under the general settings on my phone. I keep trying to download the update through iTunes and it quits everytime without success. Any suggestions?
READ the entire article from which the question was posted.
It clearly states that the "Update Software" option ONLY applies to iOS 5 and later.
If there are issues with updating via iTunes, provide specific details of what is occurring so that we can offer relevant solutions. -
Question on applications and "erase all content and settings"
Today my Dad bought an iPhone - wahooo!
Now I got his old iPod touch and I try to delete all his content.
But I'd love to have the apps he paid for still on my iPod - how to do that?If the apps were not factory-installed (i.e. purchased through iTunes) then I'm pretty sure you'll lose them once you sync to a different iTunes account.
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Reset and erased all content and settings on ipod 5, it has been resetting for 3 hours!
I decided to reset my ipod touch 5th generation but now it has been stuck on a white loading circle for over 3 hours!!!
Try:
- iOS: Not responding or does not turn on
- Also try DFU mode after try recovery mode
How to put iPod touch / iPhone into DFU mode « Karthik's scribblings
- If not successful and you can't fully turn the iOS device fully off, let the battery fully drain. After charging for an least an hour try the above again.
- Try another cable
- Try on another computer
- If still not successful that usually indicates a hardware problem and an appointment at the Genius Bar of an Apple store is in order.
Apple Retail Store - Genius Bar -
I have reset my iphone and erased all content and settings. when i turned it back on i only have access to emergency numbers what should i do?
Thanks for help.After wiping it, you need to re-activate it. If it is carrier locked, you will need to activate it on the network it is locked to.
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is the a way to restore my iPhone 5 when it is no longer activated since i erased all content and data it keeps giving me this window that says my simcard is not recognizable does anyone know what to do?
Unfortunately yes, though technology would never move on if it kept to older standards and did not strive to do more.
The app store always gives you the option to use a previous version of the app IF it is available for your device.
Sorry but you are stuck without new hardware.
PJRS -
no i'm using iPhone 4 16GB. i want to know how long does it take for "Erase All Content and Settings"?does it affects to iPhone's hardware? and if i want to restore my software in iPhone back, how i can do it?
it takes hours
it does not damage or wear out hardware
and you can restore any backup afterwards as yo see fit -
i had erased all contents and settings of my iphone 3G,it had stucked on apple logo,I found that it needed to be restored,i tried to restore but each time i try to restore,error 1015 occurs,I tried all solns in support page ?
punknotdead11 wrote:
what if my iphone isn't jailbroken/hacked?
Then you will not get error 1015, the error will be some other number.
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS3694#1015 -
Recently I erased an iPhone 3 so that it could be passed on and used by someone else, using the erase all content and settings feature. This has killed my iPhone and it is now stuck on the Apple logo. I have tried a restore in iTunes but recovery fails. This is not a jailbroken iPhone. Anyone have any suggestions on how to proceed?
If you haven't already tried, see if you can force it into recovery mode to restore it:
http://support.apple.com/kb/ht1808. If that doesn't work, the last thing you can try is to put it in DFU mode to restore it: https://discussions.apple.com/thread/2648467?threadID=2648467&tstart=0. -
hi, I was about to reset my iphone3g when I accidentally selected erase all contents and setting. It was stucked with the iphone logo, so i tried to fix it by restoring all my datas in iTunes. I was able to successfully fix it but when I inserted my sim card it says that simcard not recognized. I tried all the solutions in the net but nothing seemed to work. What should I do? I'm located here in the Philippines. I hope you could help. Thanks!
I know. I was with my brother when we did this. He didnt clearly understood the question that poped-up. Regarding the simcard, after successfully restoring it on itunes my simcard won't work. I'm not able to send and receive calls and messages.
hi, I was about to reset my iphone3g when I accidentally selected erase all contents and setting. It was stucked with the iphone logo, so i tried to fix it by restoring all my datas in iTunes. I was able to successfully fix it but when I inserted my sim c -
I am asking this because my iPhone 4S is really starting to slow down. And I think is mainly due to the deleted text messages bug (i.e., they are still searchable in spotlight!), therefore not deleted off my phone and slowing it down. There are big delays opening up apps (especially Messages) and now, sometimes, my phone won't even vibrate when texts come in. I also just want to completely wipe the slate clean and start fresh, but I still would like to save the SMS conversations I already have. So I guess what I am afraid of is wiping my phone then iTunes sees the phone as a completely new phone and not "Drew's iPhone" therefore making a restore impossible. Would this be an issue at all?? Thank you!
If you restore your phone as new - your text message will be deleted from the phone.
If you erase all contents and settings and then restore from a backup, your text message will still be there. -
I have recently erased all content and settings on my iPad2 and performed a restore from both icloud backup and iTunes. On both occasions I am missing some photos. It tells me I am downloading 1641 photos but actually only starts downloading from photo 738, only giving me 903 photos. where have the first 737 photos gone? Can anyone help
Hi there,
I would recommend taking a look at the troubleshooting steps found in the article below.
iCloud: Troubleshooting missing information after restoring an iOS device
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS4605
-Griff W.
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