Permanently Erase Data from iPhone 6/5S/5 before selling with iOS Data Eraser tool

Privacy is a bit concern on iPhone as it plays an important role in our daily life, such as text messing, social networking, payment and business. So when we start to think selling the old device for a new one, the first thing we need to consider seriously is how to prevent our personal information being leaked.

Method 1: Factory Reset Your iPhone (100% Recovery Rate)

This is the simplest and fastest way to remove content and settings on your iPhone and this method has been widely adopted for general users. This is fairly enough for users who haven’t leave any important data on the iPhone. Below are the steps on how to achieve that:

Step 1: Tap on Settings icon on iPhone homescreen.

Step 2: Scroll down from the list and choose General option

Step 3: Select Reset at the bottom of the list and choose Delete All Content and Settings.

Disadvantage : However, this method is not that secure in terms of high standards as the data can be recovered by utilizing this factory reset. If you really cared about your person information from being leaked, you should make sure that there is no chance to restore such content when you selling or handling the device to someone else. It is highly recommend to use the following method I am gonna to mention in the next section, as the data will be deleted permanently even the military forces can’t get them back.

Method 2: Erase iPhone Data Permanently

Step 1. Run iPhone Data eraser tool and Connect your iPhone with your computer

Download and install iPhone Data eraser on your computer，Launch it and connect your computer with your iPhone via the USB cable.If the connection is successful, your iPhone will appear in the software interface, as shown below.

Step 2.Click “Erase All Data”Mode

In the software interface on the left, there are six delete mode, where you need to click ‘Erase All Data’.This deletion mode allow you to wipe all data, like Messages, Call History,Notes, Voice Memos, Safari Bookmarks, Photos, Videos, and more on your iPhone 5S.

Step 3.Set Your iPhone as a new one

Deletion process may take you some time, patience, mobile phones to stay connected with the computer.

Using The iPhone Data Eraser,what you need is just a USB cable and a computer.All the data you need to erase will never be recovered on iPhone. This software allows you to completely remove all private files, documents and other documents have been deleted. Only 3 simple steps, and some time spent, your iphone will be destroyed and then a new iPhone as like.

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Delete iPhone Data application, which allows you to permanently wipe out data from your device. This program uses the technology employed by the military of the US totally and absolutely get rid of all data found in your iPhone.

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Erase All Data From iPhone On Mac Without Restore

It is important to erase all data from iPhone before selling. From what I know, reset iPhone is not secure enough. To secure wipe iphone permanently, try the third party would be a great choice. I used iMyFone Umate Pro. You can give it a shot.