IPHONE ERASURE GUIDE
Keep a standard erase separate from a recovery restore.
The standard process before transferring an iPhone and recovery mode for a device that cannot start or be recognized serve different purposes. Screens and actions vary by model and OS, so compare the target with Apple’s current guidance.
REVIEWED GUIDE
Checks before the operation
Preserve required data firstBack up information that must be retained and confirm authorization and intended disposition.
Use Apple’s current standard-erase guidanceApple directs users to Erase All Content and Settings for a standard device erase.Open Apple’s official guideChoose how to handle the eSIMAn erased eSIM may need to be reactivated through the carrier. Align the choice with the handoff plan.
Keep cloud data separateErasing the device does not delete content stored in iCloud. Review Apple Account and Find My state before transfer.Open Apple’s transfer guideUse recovery mode for troubleshootingRecovery mode is for startup or recognition problems. Restore reinstalls iOS and erases device data, while button sequences vary by model.Open Apple’s recovery guideLink the outcome to the targetRecord whether the action was a standard erase or restore, along with the time, target device, and final state.
Compare the device with the official instructions
Do not treat one model’s button sequence as a permanent procedure for every iPhone.