IOS 7: Can I restore factory settings through iTunes?

My wife dropped her iPad 2 and shattered the screen. We are going to upgrade rather than fix it. I would like to get a few bucks for the old one, but I don't want to sell it unless I can wipe everything off of it first. Even if I can't sell it, I don't want to trash it unless I can wipe it clean. Is there no longer an option to restore to factory settings through iTunes? I can't use the settings app because the screen is broken.

I have one word for you: Sledgehammer. Won't have to be concerned about security after that.
It wipes and disposes at the same time.

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Hi would anyone know how to remove malware or virus from an ihone 4.i would be prepared to do a system backup and restore factory settings through itunes but fear i might infect my computer.many thanks in advance.

please could somebody help.i think my iphone4 has malware or a virus and would really appreciate suggestions on how to remove.wy safari browser is frozen and thought about a system backup to itunes and restoring factory settings.worried this would also infect my computer?
thanks in advance.

If your iPhone is jailbroken then it doesn't have a virus.
Your problem is most likely something else and the chances of your computer catch it are nonexsistant.
Allan

My iPad is permanently disabled. How can I restore factory settings?

My mother in law entered the wrong password so many times that my iPad mini is now permanently disabled. I've tried to restore to factory settings through itunes with no luck. HELP!!!!

Try Recovery Mode.
Read this: http://support.apple.com/kb/ht1808
Follow the instructions carefully.

HT1766 Forgot my restrictions pass code for my Ipod touch, how can I restore factory settings?

Forgot my restrictions pass code for my Ipod touch, how can I restore factory settings?

- If you are up to file manipulation see:
How to reset forgotten Restrictions...: Apple Support Communities

I can not restore my iphone through iTunes

I can not restore my iphone through iTunes , it gives you can not restore error accured 3194

This often happens with Jailbroken phones. If that's the case, we can't support you in these forums as it is against the terms of use. This is Apple's information on error 3194:
This device is not eligible for the requested build: Also sometimes displayed as an "error 3194." If you receive this alert, update to the latest version of iTunes. Third-party security software or router security settings can also cause this issue. To resolve this, follow Troubleshooting security software issues.
Downgrading to a previous version of iOS is not supported. If you have installed software to performunauthorized modifications to your iOS device, that software may have redirected connections to the update server (gs.apple.com) within the Hosts file. First you must uninstall the unauthorized modification software from the computer, then edit out the "gs.apple.com" redirect from the hosts file, and then restart the computer for the host file changes to take affect. For steps to edit the Hosts file and allow iTunes to communicate with the update server, see iTunes: Troubleshooting iTunes Store on your computer, iPhone, iPad, or iPod—follow steps under the heading Blocked by configuration (Mac OS X / Windows) > Rebuild network information > The hosts file may also be blocking the iTunes Store. If you do not uninstall the unauthorized modification software prior to editing the hosts file, that software may automatically modify the hosts file again on restart. Also, using an older or modified .ipsw file can cause this issue. Try moving the current .ipsw file, or try restoring in a new user to ensure that iTunes downloads a new .ipsw.

Locked out of phone, can't restore factory settings

my iPhone 4 is seized up and I can't restore because it won't let me enter my passcode. This occurred after I accidentally enabled the voice-over and tried to turn that function off. After repeatedly turning phone off, then on, it still occurs. The voice-over remains on, and when I try to enter my passcode, it doesn't take my input unless I tap the number several time until the field/cell is populated. Once I enter all cells with my passcode, the phone says that the code is incorrect and locks me out for progressively longer periods. Since I can't unlock the phone, I'm unable to restore factory settings. Of course I would like to not have to do this since I don't want to lose all the data on my phone. Does anyone know how i can unlock the phone and/or restore it?

Thank You very Much sir. it works on my iphone 4.
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How can I restore factory settings in Nokia N73?

I need help guys, thanks!

10-Nov-200712:04 AM
malajac wrote:
In my case neither code or GREEN-*-3-OFF button doesn't work(!!!
Is there any other solution to restore factory settings??
It will work definitly. But turn off the phone first and make sure you push all three buttons tight and turn on the phone. You have to keep them pressed until handshaking logo or pin enter is appear. I have use it so many time since my beloved 6600.
C6-00 with 8GB MicroSD

My iphone4 is connected to my PC and the display is showing iTunes and connect lead, note, it failed to download IOS update. I'm being asked to restore factory settings on ITunes, if I do this will I lose all my photos, contacts, messages,

I have an iPhone4 and after being connected to my PC iTunes failed to update the IOS software. The phone display now shows the iTunes symbol and asking me to connect the lead. If I do so, iTunes detects phone in recovery mode and asks me to restore before I can use iTunes. If I select it, will it delete all my photos, videos, contacts and messages? Please note: I'm not an apple expert so would need help on this....
regards Haley Stone

Yes, due to Incomplete Software Update on your iPhone your Device is now in Recovery Mode and you cannot take a Backup now. But if you have taken a backup earlier then you can Restore that backup on your iPhone after you Reset your iPhone to Factory Settings.

Can not restore factory settings to iPad Mini 2 after updating iTunes to 12.0.1.26

I need help restoring the factory settings on my iPad Mini 2 after updating iTunes to 12.0.1.26
It gives me error message: The iPad "iPad" could not be restored. An unknown error occurred (17).

Suggest you re-install iTunes.

I can not restore my iPod through iTunes i get message that it is corrupted but does not allow me to restore

iPod shuffle 3rd generation is corrupt can not restore through itunes

What does the error message say, precisely? Are you saying doing the Restore causes the error message, or are you attempting the Restore BECAUSE of an "it is corrupted" error message when the shuffle is connected?
After attempting the Restore, does the shuffle still appear in iTunes?

Unable to reset to factory settings through iTunes. Getting the message unknown error 0x80090318

I tried doing the factory reset by iTunes restore option as the device was diabled due to password wrong entry number of times. It did to some extent and then my device did not get restored to normal. If I keep the power and home button pressed it just shows the apple icon and after some time the screen blinks and goes off and again the same apple icon. If i leave the home button then it shows the symbol to connect to iTunes and on the iTunes it goes to restore option but not happening and I get the unknown error message.

Did you already check this article?
iOS: Unknown error containing '0xE' when connecting to a Windows PC - Apple Support

Can't delete within itunes, sync or restore factory settings

Hi, I'm unable to make any changes to my 60gb Ipod without having to force quit :
can't delete any music,
won't sync,
can't change photo's etc
each time I have tried to restore factory settings through itunes - however every time I try (and fail) I have to force quit.
Using USB not firewire, updated software, no problems in playback.
Any ideas anyone?
Thanks

Hi, I'm unable to make any changes to my 60gb Ipod without having to force quit :
can't delete any music,
won't sync,
can't change photo's etc
each time I have tried to restore factory settings through itunes - however every time I try (and fail) I have to force quit.
Using USB not firewire, updated software, no problems in playback.
Any ideas anyone?
Thanks

Is there ANY way possible to MANUALLY restore factory settings for an ipod classic, FROM the device ITSELF (as opposed to restoring from iTunes or forcing a reformat elsewhere)?

I have 3 iPods: 1 Touch and 2 Classics. The Touch and 1 of the Classics are both working fine; the other Classic is not showing up in iTunes, My Computer, or in Device Manager. While I CAN do a simple reset, it accomplishes nothing, and I am UNABLE to get the faulty Classic into "disk mode".
Based on what I've encountered thus far, I have a suspicion that my faulty Classic somehow thinks it's formatted for the Mac, as I DO see the serial # and I do NOT see "Windows Format" in the About screen on the ipod itself. Is that even POSSIBLE? I have never used a Mac, but that's what the documentation I've read on this Support Site have lead me to believe.
The faulty Classic will charge ONLY in a wall charger; it clearly wants nothing to do with my laptop as it refuses to stand up and be recognized in iTunes or in My Computer....why??!!?? I DID try all of the other obvious troubleshooting items; I tried different USB ports, different cords, different laptops, and even different ipods.....BUT....all is well with everything else BUT for this pain-in-the-@$$ ipod.
IDEALLY.....since my ipod refuses to make itself available for me to "restore factory settings" via iTunes, the way it SHOULD be handled....., I'm wondering if there are any hackers out here that know of a way to FORCE a MANUAL restoration of factory settings of the ipod, via super-secret "key strokes" on the ipod itself (and not via the iTunes software that is curently useless for this particular ipod)....?
Thanks in advance to anyone who can help! Without your assistance, my Classic ipod remains an expensive door stop and/or paper weight. It's behavior at this point is nothing shy of rude and inconvenient!

There is no way to restore/reformat the device without connecting it to a PC or Mac.
Have you checked the iPod's dock connector for signs of bent/damaged/corroded pins that could prevent a full connection with your PC? If there is any lodged debris, take a can of compressed air to it to blow it all out.
B-rock

Error message 3004 when restoring factory settings

I'm so lost and frustrated. Please someone help!! I downloaded latest updat for my iphone 4 and it started having all sorts of problems. Today I "chatted" with somone from apple and he suggested I restore factory setting through itunes. I tried 2x. First time i recieved an error mesage 4005 the second time error message 3004. Now I have NO phone AT ALL. The I tunes logo and usb logo are frozen on my screen. Help please!! thank you!!

Use this article: Resolve specific iTunes update and restore errors
What jailbreak are you running on this iPhone?

I am getting a "not delivered" when I try to send a photo from my Ipad or iPhone via iMessage. I can receive photos in iMessage and I can send and receive photos other than with iMessage. I have tried restoring factory settings etc but no luck.

I am getting a "not delivered" when I try to send a photo from my Ipad or iPhone via iMessage. I can receive photos in iMessage and I can send and receive photos other than with iMessage. I have tried restoring factory settings etc but no luck. Is anyone else having this problem please?

I've been having this problem too, but here's the catch: originally it was only with my dad, and only sometimes. Now it's dad and husband, every time! Pix go through, via imessage, to everyone else, and they go through to dad/husband if I "send as text" after it fails.
And the other annoying thing- the blue bar will run all the way, and it will say "delivered". So I close out of imessage. When I reopen it again, the "delivered" has changed to "not delivered" with the red exclamation point. I just googled "imessage not sending photos" and founds TONS of people with the same problem, but no solutions. (I have rebooted phone, reset network settings, with no luck. I even had to backup/delete/restore my whole phone the other day for a different reason, and hoped that would fix it, but now it won't send to my dad OR my husband (who is on not just the same carrier, but the same family plan as me)

IOS 7: Can I restore factory settings through iTunes?

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