caption If you’re selling an iPhone you’ve been using, you’ll want to wipe it clear with a factory reset. source Hollis Johnson/Business Insider Selling an iPhone, sending it through the mail, or troubleshooting its software problems are just a few reasons why you would want to restore an iPhone to its factory settings. Resetting your iPhone will delete all of your personal information and revert the phone back to Apple’s original software system. If you don’t want to lose your information, don’t forget to back up your data on iCloud or iTunes before you wipe it from your device. Here’s an easy step-by-step to resetting iPhone. Your iPhone is about as personal as a fingerprint these days, storing everything from embarrassing selfies to bank information in one pocket-sized device. Whether you’re trying to sell it, protect your information while it’s being repaired, or … [Read more...] about How to reset your iPhone to its factory settings
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How to use iOS 12’s Passwords and Accounts tool to autofill passwords
“You” aren’t just you any more. You’re also your Facebook page, your Twitter profile, your Google account, and a whole lot more besides. Keeping track of all those accounts — and the passwords for each of them — is getting more and more difficult as more accounts get added to the pile of personal profiles. If you’re struggling to keep on top of your accounts, then a password manager is a great addition that can help to streamline your digital life. If you’re using an iOS device like an iPhone or an iPad, you might not be aware that you already have a pretty capable password manager built in by default. Introduced in iOS 12, Apple’s Passwords and Accounts tool is a great way to keep track of your accounts and passwords without having to set anything else up. Here’s how to use iOS 12’s Passwords and Accounts tool to make your digital life easier. iCloud Keychain One of the best uses of the Password and Accounts tool is … [Read more...] about How to use iOS 12’s Passwords and Accounts tool to autofill passwords
Having trouble logging in? Here’s how to reset your Apple ID password
Everyone with an iPhone, iPad, iPod, or Apple Watch has an Apple ID. It’s an essential prerequisite to get the most out of Apple’s services, including the iTunes Store, App Store, Apple Music, and iCloud. An Apple ID isn’t the only account with credentials you need to be keeping track of these days, however, and there’s always the possibility that you may forget certain login information — like your all-important password. Thankfully, there’s no need to panic if you do forget your Apple ID password. There are steps you can take to reset it, all of which are pretty straightforward. There’s no way for Apple to simply tell you what your current password is, though, not even through email. Instead, every method to deal with a forgotten Apple ID password involves resetting it completely. Here’s how. Reset your password using the Apple ID account page Step 1: To start, go to appleid.apple.com and click Forgot Apple ID or … [Read more...] about Having trouble logging in? Here’s how to reset your Apple ID password
How to reset your iPhone without the passcode
This post is presented by Wondershare. Every iPhone owner fears forgetting the passcode that unlocks his or her device. If you created a fresh passcode for your new iPhone XR, XS or XS Max, there are a few ways to find your way back in if the magic numbers slip your mind. (Yes, even if you’ve forgotten your Apple ID.) The easiest way to get back in when you forget your iPhone passcode is to reset the device. While a reset also can come in handy when prepping your iPhone to be sold, or when an error hits you with the dreaded white screen of death, today we’re going to talk about reclaiming your device after forgetting your passcode. Whatever the situation, you’ve got options (assuming you’ve got a recent iCloud backup). Here’s how to reset iPhone without a passcode. 3 ways to reset your iPhone without a passcode There are two main ways to reset your iPhone: soft reset and hard (or factory) reset. To factory reset iPhone without a password, you just need … [Read more...] about How to reset your iPhone without the passcode
How to protect your iCloud account
If you haven’t heard, iCloud security is a hot topic these days. From claims that China infiltrated Apple with hidden spy chips (reports that Apple vigorously denies) to last year’s threats from the “Turkish Crime Family” regarding stolen account passwords, it’s understandable if you’re worried about how safe your iCloud data is. You can learn more about how Apple works on end-to-end encryption that has thus far kept iCloud largely safe from hackers. But there’s plenty you can do on your end to help make iCloud safer and well protected as well. Here are the basic steps you should to increase your iCloud security. Step 1: Create a strong password The password you use for iCloud is the same password for your Apple account. Apple requires that this password must be at least eight characters long, use upper and lowercase letters, and have at least one number, but we can do a lot better. Reset your Apple ID password and make it as strong as … [Read more...] about How to protect your iCloud account