How do I erase my personal info from a phone with a broken screen?

My iPhone4 has a broken (blank) screen, but the phone does turn on. I have bought another phone, but want to erase my personal info from the broken phone before I donate it. How can I do this?

If you have Find My iPhone turned on you can erase it from iCloud.
iCloud: Erase your device

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How do you strip your personal info from an ipad before giving away?

How do you strip your personal info from an ipad before giving away???

You can backup your current iPad, and then restore the new iPad from that backup (a list of what is included in a backup is in this article http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4946 - it excludes music, videos, synced photos). As the backup doesn't contain the actual apps, just their settings and content, for the restore to work completely you'll need all the relevant apps in your computer's iTunes library - otherwise the restore won't be able to install the apps and therefore their content (if you don't have the apps on your computer then you can re-download them for free : http://support.apple.com/kb/HT2519)
This page has info on how to backup and then restore : http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1766 (iCloud is only possible with iOS 5, but if backing up with the idea of restoring to a different iPad I'd backup via your computer's iTunes anyway)

For turn in purpose how do i remove all my info from my phone

for turn in purpose how do i remove all my info from my phone

Since you posted your question on the iPhone forum, I'm assuming you have an iPhone.
In that case, go to Settings...General...Reset, and select Erase all content and Settings.
This will remove all of your content and restore the iphone to factory settings.
I have done this myself before selling iphones.

Erasing all personal information from old phone (got a replacement)

My camera button fell off my Droid X so they sent a replacement. First of all the guy at Verizon was wrong because "everything including by personal backgrounds and ringtones" did not switch over, just my contacts.
But my main concern is following the instruction to "erase all personal information from the old phone". I looked at the security options and settings and I don't see where this is possible.
I'd rather speed this up since they say they will bill me for the full retail price of the phone if it's not sent back in 10 days.
Thanks,
Ben

Use this process...
http://community.vzw.com/t5/DROID-X-by-Motorola/Minimize-Droid-X-Issues-After-Froyo-Update/m-p/330185#M14749

How do you remove all personal info from a notebook when getting it ready for the recycle program?

I havae purchased a new notebook and am getting my old MacBook Pro ready to submit to the recycle program at Apple. The list of "to-do's" asks that you remove all your personal info and take the notebook back to it's original settings. Does ayone have any advise on how to do this?

Boot from the original OS installer disk and do an Erase & Install.
When the Mac reboots into Mac Setup Assistant you quit and shut it down.
It's now a brand new Mac... just like when you got it.
http://www.ehow.com/how_5852122_restore-imac-factory-settings.html
http://www.macworld.com/article/158670/2011/03/prepare_sell_mac.html

How do I erase credit card info from my apple id

I need to erase credit card info on my iPod but I don't know how.

You need to and another payment method and the delete the CC.
You can also try contacting iTunes
http://www.apple.com/support/itunes/contact/

HT1689 how do i erase all my info from my stolen ipod?

My ipod was stolen and all I want to do is erase all my info off my ipod but I don't know how ?

What To Do If Your iDevice Is Lost Or Stolen
If your iPhone, iPod, iPod Touch, or iPad is lost or stolen what do you do? There are things you should do in advance - before you lose it or it's stolen - and some things to do after the fact. Here are some suggestions:
1. Reporting a lost or stolen Apple product
2. Find my lost iPod Touch
3. AT&T, Sprint, and Verizon can block stolen phones/tablets
4. What-To-Do-When-Iphone-Is-Stolen
5. What to do if your iOS device is lost or stolen
6. 6 Ways to Track and Recover Your Lost/Stolen iPhone
7. Find My iPhone
It pays to be proactive by following the advice on using Find My Phone before you lose your device:
1. Find My iPhone
2. Setup your iDevice on iCloud
3. OS X Lion/Mountain Lion- About Find My Mac
4. How To Set Up Free Find Your iPhone (Even on Unsupported Devices)

How can I erase all personal data from an e72?

Any help would be greatly appreciated.
My one week old e72 came with a scratch under the glass. I have been a bit worried that any pressure on the phone in the future might lead the screen to crack, so to be on the safe side I am having the handset replaced straight away by my mobile network.
I am expecting a doorstep exchange in the morning, and they will collect the old phone all boxed up and provide a new sealed e72 in the box.
So, I need to delete all my information from the handset and memory card. So far I have formatted the memory card and done a factory reset from the phone menu, then a factory reset as detailed in another thread I found on here (* +3 + call).
But this hasn't removed my email accounts, text message inbox or calendar appointments from the phone, or removed applications that I installed.
Is there a simple way to erase all private data, as I really don't want the handset going back with all my work and private details on there.
Solved!
Go to Solution.

Yep, make sure it gets the most recent update when you get it (guide): http://europe.nokia.com/support/download-software/device-software-update/can-i-update
I would recommend to use memorycard as messagememory. You fixe that in messaging->options->settings->other.
Try to install all 3rd party apps on memorycard and stay away from awkward themes
Clear the privacy data within the browser once in a while (if you surf a lot).
As much free space on the phone memory seems to be a good thing. I had the E71, and E72 and never had better phones with better buildquality. The E72 is fast too.
If you concider this thread as Solved, set it as solved and set the post you felt answered your questions as solution. Enjoy your new device!

How do i erase my personal info off an old computer

i just bought a new Macbook Pro and need to erase my imformation off my old one can anyone help?

Drive Partition and Format
1. Boot from your OS X Installer Disc. After the installer loads select your language and click on the Continue button. When the menu bar appears select Disk Utility from the Utilities menu.
2. After DU loads select your hard drive (this is the entry with the mfgr.'s ID and size) from the left side list. Note the SMART status of the drive in DU's status area. If it does not say "Verified" then the drive is failing or has failed and will need replacing. SMART info will not be reported on external drives. Otherwise, click on the Partition tab in the DU main window.
3. Under the Volume Scheme heading set the number of partitions from the drop down menu to one. Click on the Options button, set the partition scheme to GUID then click on the OK button. Set the format type to Mac OS Extended (Journaled.) Click on the Apply button and wait until the process has completed.
4. Select the volume you just created (this is the sub-entry under the drive entry) from the left side list. Click on the Erase tab in the DU main window.
5. Set the format type to Mac OS Extended (Journaled.) Click on the Security button, check the button for Zero Data and click on OK to return to the Erase window.
6. Click on the Erase button. The format process can take up to several hours depending upon the drive size.

How do I remove my personal info from my Mac Mini (selling)...

... I contacted AppleCare who advised me to erase the HDD (by starting-up holding Command-R), which I did.
The Mini then went to the internet to download a fresh copy of the OS - trouble is I'm on a REALLY slow connection (512kbps) and it estimated 70+ hours and it's apparently 3.5GB +, which is also way out of my allowance.
I contacted AppleCare again who pointed me to my local Apple Store, who couldn't get rid of me fast enough. They ended up giving me a USB drive with a Copy of OS/X Lion, which when I got home found out didn't work.... it turns out that the current Mac Minis won't allow an install this way. I called the store, and received no response.
Is there any way I can 'clean out' my personal details without going through a full re-install???
Thanks!

@ bootloader:
Worked! - nice one!
I had already manually deleted all my old data (and done an Erase Free Space), so this has done the trick - it's nice, easy ideas like this that sometimes work the best! When deleting the User Account, there's an option for Safe Erasure which I guess writes zeroes.

How do I erase personal info from MacBook 10.6.7 that I am selling?

I have a black MacBook 10.6.7 that I am selling? I don'thave any original disks or manuals, just the macbook and powercord. How do I erase all personal info but leave the rest of the info intact for the new owner? Thanks.

If you purchase a retail version of v10.6, you can erase the disk and reinstall to factory settings > Mac OS X 10.6 Help: Reinstalling Mac OS X or use another computer on your network.
Replacement disc(s) from Apple: You can get replacement System Install & Restore CD/DVDs from Apple's Customer Support - in the US, (800) 767-2775 - for a nominal S&H fee. You'll need to have the model and/or serial number of your Mac available.

How can i wipe out my personal info from my mac

i would like to know how i can wipe all my personalyy info from my mac

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i would like to know how i can wipe all my personal info from my mac
1: The absolute best way Grade A method would be to remove the storage drive and replace with another, melt the old drive in a +1500º F kiln, or smash it to tiny bits with a sledgehammer / hydraulic press and distribute the pieces into the trash as widespread as possible.
Then hold c booting from a OS X install disk (10.6 or earlier if th emachine came with that) or hold option key booting from a 10.7 install USB ($69, no user ID associated) and install your OS onto the new drive and shutdown at the Welcome screen.
2: If you don't want to replace the drive but don't want a wealthy individual, corporation or government using special equipment to read most of your data.
Then hold c booting from a OS X install disk, (or command r booting from 10.7 Recovery) and using Disk Utility to Erase with 7x overwrite on the OS X boot partition will do. Takes many hours to complete.
There might be small bits left in mapped off sectors, journaled drives, your basically trusting the drive makers / OS maker to erase your drive completely. Then reinstall your OS and shutdown at the Welcome screen.
3: If you don't want to replace the drive, not all that paranoid, but don't want most anyone using special software like DataRescue to read your deleted data off the drive, then hold c booting from a OS X install disk, (or command r booting from 10.7 Recovery) and using Disk Utility to Erase with Zero will do. Takes about a few hours. Then reinstall your OS and shutdown at the Welcome screen.
4: If your not the least bit concerned someone could read your deleted data, simply hold c booting from a OS X install disk, (or command r booting from 10.7 Recovery) and using Disk Utility to Erase (with Security Option will do.) Takes about a few seconds. Then quit DU, reinstall your OS and shutdown at the Welcome screen.

HT201303 I have been lent a ipad and really hate it how do I delete all my info from it before giving it back.

I have been lent a ipad and really hate it how do I delete all my info from it before giving it back.

Tap on your id in Settings > Store (Settings > iTunes & App Store if it's on iOS 6) and logout of your account, and then do Settings > General > Reset > Erase All Content And Settings

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How do I delete all my info from my iPhone as I am selling the device?

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How do i delete my credit card info from my phone. because it wont let me update or download apps because i only have 50 cents on the card

how do i delete my credit card info from my phone. because every time i try to update or download apps it wont let me because i only have 50 cents on my card. so i need help now before i smash this ****** *** phone and go with a galaxy s5

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