How to Permanently Erase Data and Settings From iPhone Storage

Deleting data from iPhone does not permanently delete your data. The iPhone data that you thought was deleted from your Apple phone still remains in the iPhone storage. It’s always safer to make sure your data (personal and otherwise) is permanently wiped before exchanging it for a new version or handing it over to someone. You can permanently delete all your content and settings from storage and ensure your phone is completely free of data.

Apple has two options for you to permanently erase all your data. You can delete data from iPhone or delete all data and settings from iPhone using a Mac or Windows PC.

Here, we have put together a step-by-step guide on how to delete data on iPhone permanently.

How to permanently delete data in iPhone storage using iPhone

Please follow these simple steps to permanently delete data from iPhone storage using iPhone:

How to permanently delete data from iPhone storage using Mac or Windows PC

A Mac or Windows PC can also be used to permanently delete data and settings from iPhone. This method comes in handy if you are unable to open Settings on your iPhone. Follow these steps to permanently delete data from iPhone storage using a Mac or Windows PC:

Connect iPhone and computer using data cable.

1. Do one of the following:

• In the Finder sidebar on Mac: Choose your iPhoneclick General top of the window and click Restore iPhone.
• In the iTunes application on a Windows PC: click iPhone button near the upper left corner of the iTunes window, click generalizethen click Restore iPhone.