When you need to sell your iPhone, or fix persistent problems, resetting it to the state it was when it came from the factory, can help. Here's how to do it — and what you should do first. If you're ...

Planning to sell or fix your device? Learn how to safely factory reset and restore your iPhone without losing data.

A factory restore returns your MacBook or iMac to its original state (when you first purchased the device). There might be a few reasons why you want or need to do this, such as the machine isn't ...

Sony's PlayStation 5 and its variants, like the recently released PlayStation 5 Slim and the new, upgraded PlayStation 5 Pro, are remarkable pieces of hardware. While you might not think of your sleek ...

This post will walk you through restoring the newest Google Pixel smartphone to its factory default state. Here’s a quick guide to restore all default settings on the Google Pixel 7. The entire reset ...

When it’s time to buy a new phone, it’s also time to think about what to do with your old phone. If it has retained any of its value, trading it in or selling it could lighten the load of paying for ...

I've been an Android user for my entire smartphone-using life. I've been writing for Android Police since 2021 with a focus on smartphones, tablets, and smart home technology. In addition to writing ...

If you want to wipe your iPhone 15, iPhone 15 Plus, iPhone 15 Pro, or iPhone 15 Pro Max and start from scratch, you’ll need to perform a factory reset. You can also factory restore and we’ll cover ...

Before factory resetting your Motorola Moto G, back up all of your data. After factory resetting, everything on your device will be permanently deleted. This includes messages, photos, downloads, and ...

There are times in life where things just don't go as planned, and you need to just wipe the slate clean and try again. With technology, that sometimes means a factory reset on a device. If you've got ...