How to Factory Reset iPhone with/without iTunes

If your iPhone is frozen or you just want a brand new iPhone, you can reset your iPhone to satisfy your needs. But please note that factory reset process will remove all data and settings on the device, meaning you will lose everything that is stored on your iPhone, like pictures, music,  notes,  specific app data, etc. If you are looking to avoid that data loss, you need to backup the iPhone with iTunes or back up iPhone to iCloud beforehand, that way you can restore personal data after the reset if you want to.
Now, the post will show you  how to factory reset iPhone with or without iTunes. 

1. Factory Reset iPhone with iTunes

Before you start restoring iPhone to factory settings, please note that you need to install the latest version of iTunes on your PC or MAC. Then go to Settings > iCloud to turn off Find My iPhone. Now, the detailed restoring steps are as follows.
Step 1. Plug iPhone into the computer with the USB cable. The iTunes on your computer will automatically launch. If not, double-click the icon to start it.

Step 2. Click the name of your iPhone at the upper right corner of iTunes, and then the information of your iPhone will be shown. Click the “Restore iPhone” button in the window to start.

Step 3. iTunes will ask whether you want to back up iPhone before restoring. You’d better choose “Yes” for the reset will erase the contents in your iPhone. Then iTunes will start restoring your iPhone to factory settings.

Step 4. Click Restore again to confirm. Then iTunes erases your iPhone and installs the latest iOS or iPod software. After you restore iPhone to factory settings, it will restart. Now you can set it up as new.

2. Factory Reset iPhone without iTunes

If you have no computer at hand, you are able to reset your iPhone to factory setting without iTunes. The following steps will show you how to do that.

Step 1. Open the Settings app and tap "General." Then scroll to the bottom and tap "Reset."

Step 2. Tap "Erase All Content and Settings."

Step 3. You will need to enter your restrictions password and your screen lock password in order to proceed with the reset.

The reset process usually takes about 20 minutes or so to complete. Your iPhone may reboot during the reset process. Therefore wait for the reset patiently!

The above two methods are about how to reset iPhone with/without iTunes. Operating processes are both not complicated. If you have the relative need, try it by yourself!