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Before you switch to a new device or give away your current BlackBerry device, you should wipe it. A security wipe is designed to permanently delete all of the data on your device so it can't be recovered.
- Overview
- If you still have your old iPhone or iPad
- If you no longer have your iPhone or iPad
- If you're trading in an Android device to Apple
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Use these steps to transfer information to your new device and, if applicable, remove your personal information from your old device.
Before you sell, give away, or trade in your device, you should first transfer information to your new device, then, if applicable, remove your personal information from your old device.
If you're trading in your iPhone at an Apple Store, you might need your Apple ID password. To save time, make sure you know your password (or reset it to a password you know) before you come to the store.
If you have Stolen Device Protection enabled on your iPhone, changing your password at the store is likely to have a one hour security delay.
If the steps above weren't completed and you no longer have your device, use these steps:
1.Ask the new owner to erase all content and settings using the above steps.
2.If you're using iCloud and Find My [device] on the device, sign in to iCloud.com/find or the Find My app on another device, select the device, and click Erase. After the device has been erased, click Remove from Account.
3.If you can't follow either of the above steps, change your Apple ID password. This won't remove personal information that's stored on your old device, but it prevents the new owner from deleting your information from iCloud.
4.If you're switching to a non-Apple phone, deregister iMessage.
5.If you're using Apple Pay, you can remove your credit or debit cards at iCloud.com. Choose Account Settings to see which devices are using Apple Pay, then click the device. Next to Apple Pay, click Remove.
Before you send in an Android device to Apple as a trade-in, be sure to do the following:
•Back up your data.
•Erase the device.
•Remove any SIM cards, memory cards, cases, and screen protectors.
•Make a backup of your iPhone or iPad or restore from a backup.
•Remove all of your cards from Apple Pay.
•Get help if your iPhone or iPad is lost or stolen.
•Learn about Activation Lock.
•No matter the model or condition, we can turn your device into something good for you and good for the planet. Learn how to trade in or recycle your iPhone or iPad with Apple Trade In.
Helpful?
Feb 1, 2018 · Important: Don’t use the “Erase all content and settings” option until device has been backed up, as there is no way to recover the erased data. I'd recommend reading through that document if you are interested in the security features of iOS devices.
Before you sell, give away or trade in your device, you should first transfer information to your new device, then, if applicable, remove your personal information from your old device.
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Erase iPhone using Settings. Go to Settings > General > Transfer or Reset iPhone. Tap Erase All Content and Settings. If asked, enter your iPhone passcode or Apple Account password. Tap Continue to confirm. If you have an eSIM, you can choose to erase your eSIM or keep it.
