How to: Erase your iPhone or iPad


Introduction

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Instructions

Option 1

Erase the device through the Settings app on the device. For the latest and most accurate information, please visit Apple's support website at https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201274.

Option 2

Erase the device using a Mac or PC. For the latest and most accurate information, please visit Apple's support website at https://support.apple.com/guide/iphone/erase-iphone-iph7a2a9399b/15.0/ios/15.0. Scroll down to the section titled "Use a computer to erase all content and settings from iPhone".

Option 3

If you have set up TechMail on your device, you can use Outlook on the web to erase the device remotely.

Option 4

Use the "Find My" app. For the latest and most accurate information, please visit Apple's support website at https://support.apple.com/guide/iphone/erase-a-device-iph21a030ae3/15.0/ios/15.0.