iPhone X reset to factory settings

If you want to sell your iPhone X, it is advisable to reset the smartphone to factory settings beforehand. This will ensure that you do not unintentionally pass on your data. A reset of the iPhone X can also help with various problems.

How to reset the iPhone X to factory settings

Before you reset the iPhone X, make sure that the latest version of iTunes is installed on your computer. If you want to keep your data, you should also create a backup beforehand. If you want to sell the smartphone, it is also important that you disable the Find My iPhone feature.

1. Start iTunes and connect your iPhone X to the computer via USB cable.
2. If you get the message "Trust this computer?" you will need to enter your code to continue.
3. Select the iPhone in iTunes and click "Restore iPhone X" in the overview.
4. A dialog will then open, in which you click "Restore" again to confirm.

Then your iPhone X will be reset to factory settings. This will delete all data on the device and install the latest software. After the process is complete, the iPhone X restarts and you can set it up.

Creating a backup - this is how it works

You can either create a backup of your data directly via iTunes or conveniently via iCloud. You can then transfer the data from the backup to a new iPhone, for example.