Smartphones are just tiny computers, and every now and then, all computers will decide to stop working. Your device will freeze up and become unresponsive, instantly turning into a $1,000+ paperweight ...

Resetting your iPhone to factory settings is an essential process for various situations, such as troubleshooting persistent issues, preparing the device for resale, or passing it on to someone else.

Sometimes, your iPhone may experience network-related issues such as Wi-Fi connectivity problems, cellular data not working, or Bluetooth pairing difficulties. While basic troubleshooting steps like ...

Make a fresh start with autocorrect. Image: Killian Bell/Cult of Mac If autocorrect repeatedly serves up ridiculous options, you can reset your iPhone keyboard to eliminate weird additions to its ...

Perhaps you're getting ready to sell, trade in, or gift your iPhone to a friend or family member. Maybe your home screen has been overrun with apps and you're looking for a quick fix to get a fresh ...

Sooner or later, you will have to completely wipe your iPhone memory — whether it's to clear it of personal data before selling it or just to refresh it for better performance. When that happens, a ...

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The factory reset is a critical part of owning a piece of tech. If you want to restore it to its original state, or you want to sell it, a factory reset is where you need to head. For the iPhone, ...

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 ...

You can reset Safari on an iPhone by clearing cookies and erasing your browsing history. There are two ways to reset your Safari data: through the Safari app itself, and through the Settings app. Both ...

It's easy to forget about your old iPhone when you set up your shiny new one. But after you've signed in to all of your apps, transferred your photos and contacts over, and double-checked that your ...

To reset the network settings on your iPhone, navigate to the "Reset" menu in the Settings app. A network settings reset will erase all internet and network-related data stored on your iPhone. Turning ...