"Erase data" vs "Reset all settings"... do both erase Restrictions?

I would like to prevent my son from resetting his iPhone, thus erasing the Restrictions (General>Restrictions) I have set.
I think that he can't use the Reset function (Settings>General>Reset) without knowing his iCloud password (which he does not know).
But what about the "Erase all data" function (Settings>General>Passcode Lock>Erase Data) when one enters a Passcode wrong 10 times? Would that also erase the Restrictions? And if so, is there anything to prevent that from being done?
It looks as if that feature can be turned off, so that 10 Passcode attempts does not erase the data, but there is nothing to prevent a person from going in and turning that feature back on.
Thanks!

Note: If you lose or forget a restriction passcode, you will need to perform a factory restore to remove it.
The above comes from here:
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4213
However, performing a factory restore would turning off Find My iPhone on the device, which disables Activation Lock. This is described here:
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1414
But ... turning off Find My iPhone requires the Apple ID and password, which you say is not available!
So, you're safe!!

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Is reset all settings enough to restore factory settings or do I have to erase all content?

Data works without problem on my phone, but sometimes phone calls and SMS messages act like the phone is not on the network. Calls go straight to Voicemail and SMS messages are not received. Unless the phone is rebooted or turned off and on or a phone call is made, I won't get any notice of the voicemails or messages. Again, data is fully connected over the LTE network (push email and iMessages come through without delay).
AT&T blames the phone and told me I needed to reset. I used "reset all settings' and not the "Erase All Content and Settings." Have I fully reset the phone to the point were AT&T should recognize it is not the device and it's settings?

It sounds like you are taking the right steps. Resetting all Settings does return your phone to factory defaults without deleting any of your content. This means you need to go into settings and turn on or off anything you had changed from factory default.
Resetting Network Settings as razmee209 suggested is the next step. You will need to re-enter any wifi ID's and passwords that you may have been using before.
If none of this works, you may need to take the big step of restoring the phone as new and do not restore it from your backup. This will remove all your apps and content so I would only do this as your last step if you cannot get the phone to work the way it should.
There is also the possibility that you have a hardware fault that you might need to have an Apple Genius look at to make sure you do not have a broken phone.

So here's my problem. I just used the "reset all settings" option, and accidentaly restored an old backup. It deleted all my photos and contacts, but for some reason I still have all the apps from after the backup date, is there a way to get it all back?

So here's my problem. I just used the "reset all settings" option, and accidentaly restored an old backup. It deleted all my photos and contacts, but for some reason I still have all the apps from after the backup date,and it also kept the notes from after the backup. The "reset all settings" option clearly says no loss of data or media, so I don't understand why some stuff got deleted. My question is, is there a way to get it back?

If you still can find a recent backup listed in iTunes/Edit/Preferences/Devices, use this one to restore from.
If there are no recent backups listed, your data is gone. Only if you included the iTunes backup folder into your computer backup routine, you could be able to restore this folder and find one of your latest backups listed again.
iTunes: About iOS backups

Does the "Reset All Settings" option delete app data?

I have upgraded from a 16GB iPhone 4S to a 64GB iPhone 6. I restored my new phone from a backup of my old one just so I could transfer app data from one app. All went well with that, but now the app is sending notifications that I can no longer progress because my phone lacks storage space. That may have been true for my 16GB iPhone, but now I have over 43GB of free space on my new iPhone 6, and it's still telling me I'm out of space. I'm thinking this has something to do with the "settings" of my old 4S being transferred in the backup I made. I am willing to try a Settings Reset if and only if it will not affect app data. If it does, what other methods do you suggest to convince my iPhone it has ample storage space?

Reset All Settings does not delete app data. It DOES reset your home screen layout, however, plus any default settings that you have changed.

Reset all settings and data

I reset my ipod touch 2G 8gb with the reset all settings and data option.
Now all my ipod does is is display the apple logo and loading circle for a few minutes, then seems to shut off then turn back on and repeats over and over and over. I set it to recovery mode, and itunes recognizes it, but when i update it, it finishes the download, then tells me that the connection timed out, and removes the download from the list.
I've tried everything i can find to no avail. Can someone help me?

Have you tried restoring it from itunes?

Does reset all settings erase the contacts ?

Does reset all settings erase contacts ?

I just did that but now its back to then screen where i have to configure it. I selected restore from back up on itunes but when i connect to itunes, it doesnt take any action as in no response from the phone. what to do now ?

Reset all settings on iPad but will not finish after 2 days!

Tried to reset all settings and delete data on iPad so i could pass it on to my wife but it has got locked into resetting mode (little rotating dial in middle of black screen) for more than 24 hours and will not finish, nor will any buttons work nor will iTunes recognize it or my pc recognize it when I connect it with UsB

Try to do hard reset. This won't delete your data stored on iPad.
Press and hold the Sleep/Wake button
Press and hold on the Home button
Keep holding both buttons until the display turns off and back on with Apple logo on it.
If this works in order to erase all date: Go to general settings/ choose reset/tap erase all content and settings

Can not reset all settings

I recently updated to ios 7.0.2. on my 4S and noticed a problem in not being able to enter events on my calendar. This turned out ot be a set up problem as only the "Birthdays Calendar" was selected.
However, in the process of troubleshooting with Apple Tech support, I was not able to use "Reset All Settings" under Settings, General, Reset.
My four digit pass code entered for Passcode Lock when I set up the ios7 update does not allow access to "Reset All Settings" and "Erase All Content and Settings". This passcode does permit me access to the remainder reset options on the Reset page.
Although not a problem now, if my iPhone is stolen, I would not be able to clean out my personal data.
Any thoughts or ideas? Should I do a full Restore after backing up my data and settings? Will this force the need to enter a new pass code?
Wallyjf

Hello, aiszellnut.
Thank you for visiting Apple Support Communities.
I would need a little more information regarding this issue to better assist you. However, here is an article that will walk you through some troubleshooting steps that may help with this issue.
OS X Mail: Troubleshooting sending and receiving email messages
http://support.apple.com/kb/ts3276
Cheers,
Jason H.

I wanted to reset all settings in my phone, but it requires passcode. I forgot it, unfortunately. What can I do? I am using iphone 5s.

I can't add video on instagram. It always fails. I read on the web that i shoul reset all settings. So I wanted to reset all settings. But it requires passcode. I forgot that passcode. What can I do? Is it possible to change that passcode?

To change the passcode if you have forgotten it the only option is to Restore your iPhone to Factory settings by connecting it to iTunes on your computer. And you can try the below steps to Reset your iPhone settings without need of any passcode.
Reset ( No Data will be lost )
First Make sure the Battery of your iPhone is Charged and then press and Hold the On/Off switch (On top of your iPhone) and the Home Button (Button at the bottom of your iPhone screen). Hold both the keys simultaneously for atleast 10 to 15 seconds and you should see an Apple Logo coming up on your screen, once you see the Apple logo you can then release both On/Off switch and Home button and wait for your iPhone's Home screen.
After your iPhone is Reset try to do what you were trying and see if it works or else you will have to Backup your iPhone and then Restore your iPhone to fix your issue as Restoring device fixes many of the issues
Backup iPhone : http://support.apple.com/kb/ht1766
Restore iPhone to Factory setting using iTunes : http://support.apple.com/kb/ht1414

My iPhone 5S , if select : reset all settings / which setting will be default.

my iPhone 5S , if select : reset all settings / which setting will be default.

Resetting your settings on your iPhone will not erase you contacts, this just resets your phone settings and does not do anything with the data or content stored in your phone. Also if you have iCloud, your contacts automatically store onto iCloud, and will keep them up to date if you were to, say restore the phone to factory settings

A question about the option Reset All Settings

Hello, I have a question about the reset all settings function in the IPad. I need to keep all of the installed applications on the device yet I need to remove any log in information and contacts. Is this the correct option or would the Erase All Content and Settings be what I want?

If you read the OP's request, they "need to keep all of the installed applications on the device". Selecting "Erase All Content and Settings" will do just that, erase everything.
Faroff, you can remove accounts in Settings/ Mail, Contacts, Calendar ... that would remove contacts only if the contacts were synced to such an account. If contacts were synced from iTunes, you'd have to un-sync them from iTunes by changing the sync settings. If the contacts were just manually entered and not synced with anything, you have to delete them one by one. However, iOS will remember past usage of a contact, so even if you remove them they may be recalled by you initiating an email or iMessage to something close to what used to be in the Contacts app. The only way to clear that I think is to do a full erase of the iPad.
As for log-in information, go to Settings/ Safari/ Passwords & Autofill, where you can erase passwords and saved credit card info. You can also clear cookies and data in this menu.
You might be better off doing a full erase of the iPad. Why do you not want to remove the apps? You can re-sync them from iTunes or re-download them if necessary. Or did you inherit this device from someone else and you're wanting to keep their apps installed but remove their private information?

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my iphone 4s has been reporting invalid sim/sim card failure intermittently for a week. I thought it was a one/two-time thing, so had to manually eject SIM card and put back in. Today, after it happened twice in 12 hours, someone told me to reset - i thought they meant reset all settings, not network settings. while in the middle of resetting, there was an invalid SIM card again. so a few questions - which should i do first? try to manually back up from itunes (not connected to cloud - will be after tonight!), or eject SIM card? don't know if one will jeopardize the other. also, the last time i backed up was 6 days ago - have taken hundreds of pics since then - are those all lost? is there a way to essentially not reset? i thought the reset was okay because it said i'd lose no data or media. Help! thanks much!

Reset all settings. how to recover all the bookmarks and add?

Please, help.
At one point, without my knowledge, reset all settings. How to restore all the tabs and add? It is very important to me! How could this happen and why? I did not do anything.

If you have you have reset Firefox then a new profile is created and some personal data (bookmarks, history, cookies, passwords, form data) is automatically imported and the current profile folder will be moved to the desktop to an "Old Firefox Data" folder.<br />
Installed extensions and other customizations (toolbars, prefs) that you have made are lost and need to be redone.
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*Help > Troubleshooting Information > Profile Directory: Show Folder (Linux: Open Directory; Mac: Show in Finder)
* /Users/<user>/Library/Application Support/Firefox/Profiles/<profile>/
*https://support.mozilla.org/kb/Recovering+important+data+from+an+old+profile
If you use the Time Machine then you can try to recover files there and copy them to the current profile folder.
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Do I "Reset All Settings" for my old iPad?

Just bought new iPad. Going to give my old one to husband. I've already backed up my files from old to new. Now do I hit "reset all settings" to get the old iPad back to factory settings?

No - Settings>General>Reset>Erase All Content and Settings. That wipes the iPad completely and he can start from scratch with his "new" iPad - your old one!

Reset all settings on iOS 8.1.3

I have been having many battery problems on my iPhone 6, and it hasn't changed with iOS 8.1.3. So I read that it would be good to try resettings all settings. I read that it won't touch my music, photos, apps, etc.
But I would like to know what exactly it does, I have been searching and googling everywhere and I can't find information about it. Does it reset all Settings to default, or does it also reset all my apps settings (all the little changes I have been doing to my apps over weeks)?
Because if it resets only the phone settings to default that's Ok with me, I can reset them. But if it resets all my app data (passwords, every configuration, etc) that's not ok.
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Your phone will not be reset to like new or the factory default condition. Resetting all settings will remove all passwords, user names and other Settings that you have entered. This includes Wi-Fi networks. It will not remove the apps you have added or the data that those apps contain. It will not remove your photos or music.
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