How to reset a second-hand iPhone to factory settings: 1. Turn off Find My iPhone by going to Settings > [Your Name] > Find My and turning off Find My iPhone. If you don't know the Apple ID or password, contact the previous owner to do it for you. 2. Erase the iPhone by going to Settings > General > Reset and tapping Erase All Content and Settings. Enter the Apple ID password and confirm. 3. Set up the iPhone as new by turning it on and following the on-screen instructions until you reach the Apps & Data screen. Tap Set Up as New iPhone and sign in with your own Apple ID or create a new one if you don't have one yet. Follow the on-screen instructions to set up your iPhone, including setting up Face ID or Touch ID, choosing a passcode, and customizing your settings.
How to Reset a Second-Hand iPhone to Factory Settings
Before you start the reset process, it's important to note that resetting an iPhone to factory settings will erase all data and settings on the device. Therefore, make sure you have backed up any important data before proceeding. Here are the steps to reset a second-hand iPhone to factory settings:
Step 1: Turn off Find My iPhone
If you don't know the Apple ID or password for the iPhone, you won't be able to turn off Find My iPhone. In this case, you'll need to contact the previous owner and ask them to do it for you. If you do know the Apple ID and password, follow these steps:
1. Go to Settings > [Your Name] > Find My.
2. Tap Find My iPhone.
3. Turn off Find My iPhone.
4. Enter the Apple ID password and confirm.
Step 2: Erase the iPhone
Now that you've turned off Find My iPhone, you can erase the iPhone. Follow these steps:
1. Go to Settings > General > Reset.
2. Tap Erase All Content and Settings.
3. Enter the Apple ID password and confirm.
4. Wait for the iPhone to erase all data and restart.
Step 3: Set Up the iPhone as New
Once the iPhone has been erased, you can set it up as a new device. Follow these steps:
1. Turn on the iPhone and follow the on-screen instructions until you reach the Apps & Data screen.
2. Tap Set Up as New iPhone.
3. Sign in with your own Apple ID or create a new one if you don't have one yet.
4. Follow the on-screen instructions to set up your iPhone, including setting up Face ID or Touch ID, choosing a passcode, and customizing your settings.
That's it! Your second-hand iPhone is now reset to factory settings and ready for you to use as your own device.