Learn how to carry out each of these reset methods on the new Apple iPhone X device with a step-by-step process highlighted in this post. Before we proceed to the actual steps, please note that Apple has made some slight changes not only with the reset procedure but also to the naming of hardware keys on the new iPhones. The Sleep/Wake button or Power button in prior iPhones is now called the Side button. Thus, we’ll be applying this new term in this content. How to restart or soft reset your iPhone X,
How to force restart your iPhone X (hard reset), How to factory reset your iPhone X (master reset), How to reset your iPhone X to factory defaults using iTunes, How to restart or soft reset your iPhone X, There are many good things a soft reset or restart can do to your iPhone. Aside from giving your device a fresh start, it can also help eliminate minor glitches affecting an app or iOS functions.
Press and hold the Side button and either the Volume buttons until the slide to power off screen appears. Drag the slider to turn your iPhone X completely off. After your iPhone turns off, press and hold the Side button again until the Apple logo appears. Your iPhone then reboots. In iOS 11 or later versions, you can now turn off your iOS device through the settings menu. Tap Settings from the Home screen.
Scroll to and tap the option to Shut Down. After a few seconds, press the Side button again to turn it back on. A soft reset will not affect any data stored on your device so there is no need to fear about losing your important contents after the process. How to force restart your iPhone X (hard reset), A hard reset or force restart is another type of restart that is recommended to deal with software malfunctions causing the iPhone to get stuck, frozen, or become unresponsive.
In this state, the usual restart procedures could not be done so you’ll have to force your device to restart instead. Quickly press and release the Volume Up button. Then quickly press and release the Volume Down button. Finally, press and hold the Side button. Yes, it’s just a three-step pattern but for first timers, getting it done somehow requires a little struggle. Similar to a soft reset, a force restart won’t affect any data stored on your iPhone so it’s definitely safe. How to factory reset your iPhone X (master reset),
A factory reset erases all information stored on your iPhone and essentially reverts your device back to the way it was when it first came out of the box. All your contents, customized settings and personal information you saved on your iPhone will be deleted. This is why creating a backup is among the key requisites before performing a factory reset. You can backup and reset your iPhone X to iCloud (via iPhone X settings menu) or to iTunes on a Windows PC or Mac computers.
Once the backup has been created, you’re all set to start the wiping process. Tap Settings from Home. Select the option to Erase All Content and Settings. If prompted, enter your passcode to continue. Tap Erase iPhone to confirm action. It could take several minutes for your iPhone X to complete the factory reset depending on the number of contents to wipe.
After the reset, you can setup your iPhone X again using the iOS Setup Assistant/Wizard during startup from which you may opt to restore from a previous iOS or set up your device as new. How to reset your iPhone X to factory defaults using iTunes, Another way to reset your iPhone to factory defaults if the prior method (via Settings menu) is not applicable is using iTunes. In this case, you will need to use a computer (Windows or Mac) with the latest version of operating system and iTunes software installed.
Connect your iPhone X to the computer using the supplied USB or Lightning cable. Open iTunes on the computer and wait for it to recognize your iPhone. Select your iPhone X from the list of devices in iTunes. Click the option to backup your iPhone X to iCloud or to iTunes on this computer, if necessary.
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