Factory resetting an iPhone 4 and keeping everything on my iPhone 5s (Apple ID)
Hello!
I have two iPhone's - a 4 and a 5s. They are both attached to my Apple ID, but I want to factory reset and delete everything off of the 4. However, I'm scared that I'll delete everything that is connected to both iPhones (pictures, etc.) if I go to Settings>iCloud>Delete Account on the 4.
Can someone help me delete and reset the iPhone 4 without deleting everything connected to my iPhone 5s? I hope this all makes sense.
Thank you!!
Hello, gibbler13.
Thank you for visiting Apple Support Communities.
I understand that you want to remove all of the data from your iPhone 4 but are concerned it will affect your iPhone 5s. To erase all of your data off of your iPhone 4 only, follow the steps in the first article below that covers Erase All Content and Settings. This will not alter any data on your iPhone 5s. However, it is a good idea to create a backup of your data as a precaution.
iOS: Understanding 'Erase All Content and Settings'
Back up and restore your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch using iCloud or iTunes
Cheers,
Jason H.
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