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If I use the general method, that is from the settings, to erase my iPhone, can I be sure that my data is permanently deleted and it is safe to sell my iPhone, without the fear of my data being recovered?

If I use the general method, that is from the settings, to erase my iPhone, can I be sure that my data is permanently deleted and it is safe to sell my iPhone, without the fear of my data being recovered?

iPhone XS

Posted on Dec 26, 2021 9:15 AM

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Posted on Dec 26, 2021 9:53 AM

If you use all of the steps in the following, your data cannot be recovered: What to do before you sell, give away, or trade in your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support

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If I use the general method, that is from the settings, to erase my iPhone, can I be sure that my data is permanently deleted and it is safe to sell my iPhone, without the fear of my data being recovered?

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