Beginning again with a second hand iphone

With a second hand iphone it`s important to wipe off all the old details and start afresh.

If you`ve bought a second hand iphone or are passing on your old device you need to make sure that you get back to the factory settings to start again, then your security will not be compromised. You are going to want to clear off all your old data either way. It`s important to keep or backup your old data so as not to lose any of it either.

So first of all transfer the content from the iphone to the computer.

This involves synchronizing your computer in order to manage your calendars, bookmarks and contacts from there. You can manage it using iCloud on the computer or through your iphone. It can be done through a remote wi-fi connection or a USB lead. It can also be done through iTunes on your computer.

Once all your data is backed up then you are ready to remove it from your iphone ready for the new user. Now click through Settings, General, Reset then Erase All content and settings.

Now the settings should be back to their original factory settings.

Next comes a page which says “Set up iPhone” it has three options typed below, they are:

 “set up as new iphone” “Restore from iCloud backup” and “Restore from iTunes”.

You need to follow the prompts to complete the process.

Some networks will require you to type in your iPhone visual voicemail password at this stage.