how can I erase my data from old iphone 5s? - GSM-Forum

Jeenreasly · 10-11-2016, 09:41

Hello, does anybody knows how to completely erase all data from iPhone 5s? I need to sell this old phone on ebay, because i got a new iphone 7 plus. I surely deleted the all data like contacts, messages, photos on iPhone 5 but I worried if the next owner can recover my deleted information, so, how can I wipe my iPhone data and make them unrecoverable? Thanks!

donnoz · 10-11-2016, 10:56

just factory reset it. or boot in DFU and restore using itunes

finalvesta · 10-12-2016, 03:48

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Originally Posted by donnoz

just factory reset it. or boot in DFU and restore using itunes

As far as I know, factory reset is not secure enough to protect the data. I have tested it on my iPhone 4S and some of the data such as photos are still accessible by special software.

gemini16 · 10-12-2016, 04:58

restore with itune then copy useless pictures or videos to fill full iphone's storage then restore with itune again.

woop · 10-12-2016, 14:37

USE iToolsENSetup_3.3.7.7

moreemignon · 10-12-2016, 23:29

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Originally Posted by woop

USE iToolsENSetup_3.3.7.7

is a new version of iToolsENSetup

Jeenreasly · 10-13-2016, 08:59

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Originally Posted by finalvesta

As far as I know, factory reset is not secure enough to protect the data. I have tested it on my iPhone 4S and some of the data such as photos are still accessible by special software.

really? so, What is the most efficient way to erase my data fro iPhone?

ribbentrop · 10-13-2016, 09:28

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Originally Posted by Jeenreasly

really? so, What is the most efficient way to erase my data fro iPhone?

dad's rusty hammer

finalvesta · 10-20-2016, 03:06

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Originally Posted by Jeenreasly

really? so, What is the most efficient way to erase my data fro iPhone?

This method is more robust as it writes random data to fill the disk several times and it is impossible to recover the data on the phone.

Check out in here: How to Erase iPhone 5S Data before Selling

Xkoiul · 04-19-2017, 09:18

You should use third party tool like iOS data eraser which is the best for removing any data from your iPhone. This software permanently erase the data without any option to recover and is safe to use. It is important to erase your iPhone data before selling.

Tobt1995 · 09-11-2017, 12:56

That restore iPhone to factory reset can be a good choice

Supermarios · 09-21-2017, 08:33

What to do Before You Sell Your Old iPhone?

1. Unlock your iPhone with carriers, you can ignore this step if your iPhone came without lock.

2. Get a backup of your iPhone

You’ll need to create a backup of your existing phone that you then can restore to the new phone when you receive it. If you use iCloud for your backups, the service creates a new backup overnight when you plug in your device.
Alternatively, you can use iTunes or 3uTools to store your backup on your computer.

3. Disable Find My iPhone

Activation Lock is an anti-theft measure that prevents anyone from using your phone if it is lost or stolen. Find iCloud from Settings, and sign out again when prompted

4. Erase your iPhone

Last but not least, you’ll want to erase all the content and settings of your iPhone before you give it to someone else. Simply open Settings and tap General > Reset > Erase All Content and Settings.

Check detail on 3uTools

Shehab0 · 11-27-2017, 06:30

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Originally Posted by Tobt1995

That restore iPhone to factory reset can be a good choice

The data can be recovered from factory reset, to make sure erase data permanently, you can try iPhone data eraser tool.

10-11-2016, 09:41	#1 (permalink)
Jeenreasly Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Posts: 12 Member: 2594706 Status: Offline Thanks Meter: 0	how can I erase my data from old iphone 5s? Hello, does anybody knows how to completely erase all data from iPhone 5s? I need to sell this old phone on ebay, because i got a new iphone 7 plus. I surely deleted the all data like contacts, messages, photos on iPhone 5 but I worried if the next owner can recover my deleted information, so, how can I wipe my iPhone data and make them unrecoverable? Thanks!

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donnoz Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Posts: 29 Member: 2354080 Status: Offline Thanks Meter: 5	just factory reset it. or boot in DFU and restore using itunes

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gemini16 Freak Poster Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: In the skies Posts: 231 Member: 460298 Status: Offline Thanks Meter: 32	restore with itune then copy useless pictures or videos to fill full iphone's storage then restore with itune again.

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woop Freak Poster Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Algeria Age: 54 Posts: 122 Member: 166106 Status: Offline Thanks Meter: 10	USE iToolsENSetup_3.3.7.7

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Xkoiul Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Posts: 18 Member: 2544256 Status: Offline Thanks Meter: 2	You should use third party tool like iOS data eraser which is the best for removing any data from your iPhone. This software permanently erase the data without any option to recover and is safe to use. It is important to erase your iPhone data before selling.

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Tobt1995 Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2017 Posts: 16 Member: 2755514 Status: Offline Thanks Meter: 0	That restore iPhone to factory reset can be a good choice

09-21-2017, 08:33	#12 (permalink)
Supermarios Freak Poster Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: HongKong Posts: 334 Member: 2494453 Status: Offline Thanks Meter: 200	What to do Before You Sell Your Old iPhone? 1. Unlock your iPhone with carriers, you can ignore this step if your iPhone came without lock. 2. Get a backup of your iPhone You’ll need to create a backup of your existing phone that you then can restore to the new phone when you receive it. If you use iCloud for your backups, the service creates a new backup overnight when you plug in your device. Alternatively, you can use iTunes or 3uTools to store your backup on your computer. 3. Disable Find My iPhone Activation Lock is an anti-theft measure that prevents anyone from using your phone if it is lost or stolen. Find iCloud from Settings, and sign out again when prompted 4. Erase your iPhone Last but not least, you’ll want to erase all the content and settings of your iPhone before you give it to someone else. Simply open Settings and tap General > Reset > Erase All Content and Settings. Check detail on 3uTools