Have you ever had an issue with your iPhone 12 that just refuses to work? Does your device freeze during calls or messages? It can be frozen, unresponsive, or slow. In such cases, learning how to reset an iPhone 12 hard will literally save the day.
The following is a guide on how to perform an hard reset iPhone 12, both with and without a PC. By the end of this article, you will be well-prepared with knowledge of how to encounter major problems with your iPhone and get it operational like new again.
Hard reset iPhone 12 using iTunes:
Step 1. Download and install iTunes: In the first step, download iTunes from Apple’s official site, update it to the latest available version, and install it on your PC.
Step 2. Now Connect Your iPhone: In the next step, connect your iPhone 12 to your PC with a USB cable.
Step 3. Open iTunes: In the third step, open iTunes on your PC.
Step 4. Force restart your iPhone
Press and then release the Volume Up button.
After that press and quickly release the Volume Down button.
Now press and hold the side of your button until the recovery mode screen appears.
Step 5. Select your device: In the fifth step, open iTunes on your PC, find your iPhone 12, and then select your device.
Step 6. Restore Option: In the final step, select the “Restore” option to factory reset the iPhone. Since all data will be permanently deleted, ensure that you have a backup of your data prior to taking any action.
iPhone 12 Hard Reset Via Settings
- Open Settings: Open the Settings app on your iPhone.
- Go to General: Scroll down and tap the “General” tab.
- Reset: This is at the very bottom of General settings.
- Tap Erase All Content and Settings: Select “Erase All Content and Settings.” If prompted, enter your pass code.
- Verify Reset: It will ask you if you want to delete data and settings; now your iPhone goes off and turns back on in setup mode, where it was when you first received it.
FAQs About iPhone 12 Hard Reset
What happens when you make an hard reset iPhone 12?
Hard resets make the iPhone reboot and clean out the memory. This loses every app that was open at the time. It is for the most commonly occurring minor problems in the software or failures to respond.
Will I lose my data if I hard reset?
Yes, all your data and custom settings are erased when you hard reset an iPhone. Make sure to create a backup of your iPhone before you do.
How often should I hard reset my iPhone?
The hard reset is mostly required only in situations where your gadget freezes or has other severe problems.
Will a hard reset fix all the problems on my iPhone?
While it will probably fix most common and some not-so-common issues, it will not protect against hardware or near-catastrophic software corruption. In such a case, professional help will be needed.
What should I do if my iPhone 12 fails to turn on after I reset it?
Try connecting your iPhone to iTunes or Finder and restoring it if it does not turn on. Otherwise, follow Apple Support in case it still doesn’t turn on or you are unable to restore.