Summary
If you want to restore your iPhone 7, 7 Plus, 8, 8 Plus, or X without losing any data, there are easy ways to do so. You can factory reset your iOS device without erasing personal files or losing any data. To do this, simply follow the steps to find a method that works for you and reset your iPhone without needing a password.
If you're looking to factory reset your iPhone 7/7 Plus/8/8 Plus/X, perhaps because it's been locked, disabled, or you've forgotten your password, or suspect a malware issue, don't worry! This article will guide you through the process of resetting your device to its factory settings without losing any data.
To fix the issue on your iPhone, simply follow the guide steps below.
Part 1. Backup iPhone 7/7 Plus/8/8 Plus/X data without password
To factory reset your iPhone 7/7 Plus/8/8 Plus/X, you can use either the Settings app or iTunes. If you're using the Settings app, go to Settings > General > Reset, then select "Erase All Content and Settings". If you're using iTunes, connect your iPhone to your computer, select your device in iTunes, and click "Restore iPhone" from the Summary tab.
Method 1. Hard Reset iPhone 7/7 Plus/8/8 Plus/X
Method 2. Factory reset iPhone 7/7 Plus/8/8 Plus/X with iTunes
Note: You can apply these methods to restore other iPhones, such as iPhone 6/6s, iPad, or iPod touch, to their factory settings. If you're looking to reset your iOS device, simply follow these steps to complete the factory reset job.
To avoid data loss, it's recommended to backup iPhone data in advance using iCloud or iTunes before performing a factory reset, which can erase all personal files.
To protect your personal files and privacy, we recommend extracting your contacts, text messages, photos, videos, and other data to your PC. Don't worry if you've forgotten your iPhone password, as powerful iOS data recovery software can help you access and extract your data to your PC with just a few clicks. You can download a software like Qiling MobiSaver and follow the steps to backup and extract all your iPhone data, including iPhone 7/7 Plus, 8/8 Plus, and X, to your PC.
Step 1. Choose the Recovery Mode
Connect your iPhone to your PC and open Qiling MobiSaver. Select the recovery mode "Recover from iOS Device" and click "Start".
Step 2. Scan iPhone and Find Lost Data
Qiling MobiSaver will automatically scan your iPhone, including iPhone 13/12/11/X/XR/XS/8/7/6/5/4, and recover present data, as well as some lost data, for you.
Step 3. Preview and Restore iPhone Data
You can recover lost data from your iPhone, such as photos, videos, contacts, SMS, notes, voice mails, or other files, by selecting the desired data and clicking "Recover" to save it to another location.
After backing up your iPhone data, you can proceed with factory resetting your iPhone 7/7 Plus/8/8 Plus/X. Now that your data is safely backed up, you can follow a suitable method to restore your iPhone to its original settings.
Method 1. Hard Reset iPhone 7/7 Plus/8/8 Plus/X
Method 2. Factory reset iPhone 7/7 Plus/8/8 Plus/X with iTunes
To factory reset your iPhone 7/7 Plus/8/8 Plus/X, make sure to update iTunes on your PC to the latest version. Once updated, you can follow these steps:
After restoring your iPhone to factory settings, you can restore your personal files, such as contacts, messages, photos, etc., from a backup to your phone, making it easier to reuse them again.