How to Factory Reset Your iPhone Before Selling It

Why You Should Factory Reset Before Selling

Before you sell or trade in your iPhone, performing a factory reset is essential. It protects your personal data — contacts, photos, messages, banking apps — and ensures the new owner starts fresh.

Step-by-Step: iPhone Factory Reset

Back up your iPhone — Go to Settings → [Your Name] → iCloud → iCloud Backup → Back Up Now. Wait until complete.

Sign out of iCloud — Go to Settings → [Your Name] → scroll down → Sign Out. Enter your Apple ID password. This removes Activation Lock.

Erase All Content — Go to Settings → General → Transfer or Reset iPhone → Erase All Content and Settings.

Confirm — Enter your passcode and tap Erase iPhone.

Wait — The process takes 5–10 minutes. Your iPhone will restart to the setup screen.

After Resetting

Bring your reset iPhone to either iBuyPhones location in Orlando or Orlando for an instant cash offer. A clean, unlocked iPhone in good condition gets the highest payout.

Pro Tip: Remove any screen protectors or cases before bringing it in — we assess the actual device condition.

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