{"id":99525,"date":"2022-05-27T06:53:55","date_gmt":"2022-05-27T06:53:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/?p=99525"},"modified":"2026-02-16T11:36:19","modified_gmt":"2026-02-16T11:36:19","slug":"erase-all-content-and-settings-not-working-on-iphone","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/erase-all-content-and-settings-not-working-on-iphone\/","title":{"rendered":"Erase All Content and Settings Not Working on iPhone"},"content":{"rendered":"<?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><p><em>&nbsp;&lsquo;I have an old iPhone X, which my wife wants to use. I am trying to factory reset it using &lsquo;<\/em><em>Erase All Content and Settings&rsquo;, but every time I select the option, nothing happens. Why is my iPhone not letting me erase all content and settings? What should I do if &lsquo;Erase All Content and Settings&rsquo; not working on iPhone?&rsquo;<\/em><\/p><p>Apple provides the option of <strong>&lsquo;Erase All Content and Settings&rsquo;<\/strong> to erase &amp; reset iPhone data and reuse the device as new. However, often, users complain that the feature doesn&rsquo;t work. There is no response when you click on the <strong>&lsquo;Erase All Content and Settings&rsquo;<\/strong> option on iPhone or iPad. Some report a validation failed or server error. And you cannot reuse, sell, donate, or recycle your iPhone, if <strong>&lsquo;Erase All Content and Settings&rsquo;<\/strong> is not working.<\/p><p>So how to fix the problem? And is there any alternative solution to erase iOS data when <strong>&lsquo;Erase All Content and Settings&rsquo;<\/strong> is not working?<\/p><p>We are going to answer everything here. However, before that, make sure you have an updated <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/article\/how-to-back-up-iphone.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">backup of iPhone data<\/a> in iCloud or iTunes.<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"methods-to-erase-all-content-and-settings-missing-on-iphone\"><strong>Methods to erase all content and settings missing on iPhone<\/strong><\/h2><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Methods-to-Fix-Erase-All-Content-Settings-Not-Working.jpg\" alt=\"Erase All Content and Settings Not Working\" class=\"wp-image-99553 apply-gradient-on-post-images\" style=\"width:804px;height:482px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Methods-to-Fix-Erase-All-Content-Settings-Not-Working.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Methods-to-Fix-Erase-All-Content-Settings-Not-Working-300x180.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Methods-to-Fix-Erase-All-Content-Settings-Not-Working-768x461.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-method-1-restart-your-ios-device\"><strong>Method 1: Restart your iOS device<\/strong><\/h3><p>If <strong>&lsquo;Erase All Content and Settings&rsquo;<\/strong> is not working or missing, begin fixing the problem by restarting your iPhone or iPad. Restart can resolve minor software glitches that affect the normal functions of the device.<\/p><h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-follow-the-below-steps-to-restart-your-iphone-x-11-12-or-13\">Follow the below steps to restart your iPhone X, 11, 12 or 13:<\/h4><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Press and hold the <strong>Volume<\/strong> &amp; <strong>Side<\/strong> button until you see the power-off slider.<\/li>\n<\/ul><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"514\" height=\"584\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/iPhone_12-volume-side-buttons.jpg\" alt=\"restart iPhone X, 11, 12 or 13\" class=\"wp-image-99556 apply-gradient-on-post-images\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/iPhone_12-volume-side-buttons.jpg 514w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/iPhone_12-volume-side-buttons-264x300.jpg 264w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 514px) 100vw, 514px\" \/><\/figure><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Drag the slider and your iPhone will turn off in a few seconds.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>To restart your iPhone<strong> <\/strong>X, 11, 12, or 13, press and hold the <strong>Side<\/strong> button until the Apple logo appears.<\/li>\n<\/ul><p><em>Know <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/support.apple.com\/en-gb\/HT201559\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\"><strong><em>how to restart iPhone SE, 8, 7, 6 and other models<\/em><\/strong><\/a><em>.<\/em><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-method-2-force-restart-your-ios-device\">Method 2: Force restart your iOS device<\/h3><p>If <strong>&lsquo;Erase All Content and Settings&rsquo;<\/strong> is not responding after normal restart, try to force restart or hard reset the device. Force restart fixes software and hardware glitches that may prevent <strong>&lsquo;Erase All Content and Settings&rsquo; <\/strong>from working.<\/p><p class=\"note-alert\"><b>Note:<\/b> The steps to force restart varies with iPhone model.<\/p><h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-below-are-the-steps-to-force-restart-iphone-13-12-x-xs-xr-and-11\">Below are the steps to Force Restart iPhone 13, 12, X, XS, XR, and 11:<\/h4><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Press &amp; release the volume up button of your iPhone.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Next, press &amp; quickly release the volume down button.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Finally, press and hold the side button until you see the Apple logo.<\/li>\n<\/ul><p><strong>Know <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/support.apple.com\/en-in\/guide\/iphone\/iph8903c3ee6\/ios\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\"><strong>how to force restart iPhone SE, 8, 7, and older models<\/strong><\/a><strong> to fix &lsquo;erase all content and settings&rsquo; problem.<\/strong><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-method-3-check-the-internet-speed-of-your-ios-device\"><strong>Method 3: Check the Internet speed of your iOS device<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/h3><p>An uninterrupted internet connection is necessary to erase data on iPhone or iPad using <strong>&lsquo;Erase all Content and Settings&rsquo;<\/strong> feature. Ensure Wi-Fi or mobile data is turned on at a good speed.<\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-method-4-insert-sim-card-to-factory-reset-iphone\"><strong>Method 4: Insert SIM card to factory reset iPhone<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/h3><p>Often users forget to insert the SIM card when wiping an old iPhone or iPad. Consequently, they receive a server error when trying to factory reset the device. Hence, make sure a SIM card is inserted when erasing the iOS device.<\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-method-5-update-your-ios-device\"><strong>Method 5: Update your iOS device<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/h3><p>A software bug could be the reason for <strong>&lsquo;Erase All Content and Settings&rsquo;<\/strong> not working. Apple regularly brings iOS updates that fix bugs affecting the iPhone or iPad performance. So update the iOS on your device and then check if the <strong>&lsquo;Erase All Content and Settings&rsquo;<\/strong> problem is resolved or not.<\/p><h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-follow-the-below-steps-to-update-your-ios-on-iphone-ipad\">Follow the below steps to update your iOS on iPhone\/ iPad:<\/h4><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Turn on Wi-Fi on your iPhone.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Navigate to <strong>Settings &gt;<\/strong> <strong>General &gt; Software Update<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tap <strong>Download and Install<\/strong> or <strong>Install Now<\/strong>, whichever option you see. In case you see two iOS updates available, install the required one.<\/li>\n<\/ul><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-method-6-reset-network-settings-on-ios-device\"><strong>Method 6: Reset Network Settings<\/strong><strong> on iOS device<\/strong><\/h3><p>If erase all content and settings not showing on iPhone or iPad, reset network settings. This will remove all the networks and VPN settings on your device, disconnecting you from cellular data or Wi-Fi. Then you can connect to the Internet and use Erase All Content and Settings to factory reset your device.<\/p><h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-follow-the-below-steps-to-reset-network-settings-on-iphone-ipad\">Follow the below steps to reset network settings on iPhone\/ iPad:<\/h4><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>On your iOS device, open <strong>Settings<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/steps-reset-network-settings.jpg\" alt=\"erase all content and settings missing\" class=\"wp-image-99574 apply-gradient-on-post-images\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/steps-reset-network-settings.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/steps-reset-network-settings-300x180.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/steps-reset-network-settings-768x461.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Navigate to <strong>General &gt; Reset &gt; Reset Network Settings.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul><p>Now turn on the Internet, and enter the network password if using Wi-Fi. Go to <strong>Settings &gt; <\/strong><strong>General &gt; Reset<\/strong>. Then click on the <strong>Erase all Content and Settings<\/strong> button. It should now erase your device.<\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-method-7-turn-off-find-my-iphone-on-your-ios-device\">Method 7: Turn off &lsquo;Find My iPhone&rsquo; on your iOS device<\/h3><p>Many users were able to erase content and settings after they turned off &lsquo;Find My&rsquo; on iPhone \/ iPad. &lsquo;Find My&rsquo; is a security feature by Apple that helps locate, lock, or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/remotely-erase-iphone-and-ipad\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">remotely erase the iOS device<\/a> if it is lost or stolen.<\/p><p class=\"note-alert\"><b>Note<\/b>: You won&rsquo;t be able to recover lost\/ stolen iPhone if &lsquo;Find My&rsquo; feature is turned off.<\/p><h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-follow-the-below-steps-to-turn-off-find-my-on-iphone\">Follow the below steps to turn off &lsquo;Find My&rsquo; on iPhone:<\/h4><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>On your iPhone, open <strong>Settings<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click on your name. Tap on<strong> Find My &gt; Find My iPhone<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click on the toggle button next to <strong>Find My iPhone.<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/steps-turn-off-find-my-iphone.jpg\" alt=\"turn off &lsquo;Find My&rsquo; on iPhone\" class=\"wp-image-99571 apply-gradient-on-post-images\" style=\"width:777px;height:466px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/steps-turn-off-find-my-iphone.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/steps-turn-off-find-my-iphone-300x180.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/steps-turn-off-find-my-iphone-768x461.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Enter your Apple ID password when prompted.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click on <strong>Turn Off<\/strong><em>.<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul><p>Now check if <strong>&lsquo;Erase All Content and Settings&rsquo;<\/strong> is working.<\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-method-8-sign-out-of-icloud-account-on-iphone-ipad\"><strong>Method 8: Sign out of iCloud account<\/strong><strong> on iPhone\/ iPad<\/strong><\/h3><p>Turning off <strong>&lsquo;My Find&rsquo;<\/strong> didn&rsquo;t help? Try by signing out of the iCloud account and then apply <strong>&lsquo;Erase All Content and Settings&rsquo;<\/strong> feature.<\/p><p>However, when you sign out of iCloud, you are logged out of all the iCloud-related services. It means you won&rsquo;t be able to use Apple Pay, Find My, Game Center, iCloud Backup, iCloud Drive, iCloud Mail, iCloud Photos, Messages in iCloud, Siri Shortcuts, Voice Memos, and others on your iOS device. The iCloud data disappears from your iOS device, but stays in the iCloud server.<\/p><h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-to-sign-out-of-the-icloud-account-on-iphone-or-ipad-follow-the-below-steps\">To sign out of the iCloud account on iPhone or iPad, follow the below steps:<\/h4><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Go to <strong>Settings<\/strong> &gt; [<em>your name<\/em>].<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tap <strong>Sign Out<\/strong> at the bottom.<\/li>\n<\/ul><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/steps-Sign-Out-of-iCloud-on-iPhone-1.jpg\" alt=\"erase all content and settings not showing\" class=\"wp-image-99561 apply-gradient-on-post-images\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/steps-Sign-Out-of-iCloud-on-iPhone-1.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/steps-Sign-Out-of-iCloud-on-iPhone-1-300x180.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/steps-Sign-Out-of-iCloud-on-iPhone-1-768x461.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Enter your Apple ID password. Tap <strong>Turn Off<\/strong>. If asked to keep a copy of your iCloud data, choose <strong>Keep a Copy<\/strong> to access iCloud services even after signing out of the iCloud account. Just toggle on the data that you want to keep.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tap <strong>Sign Out<\/strong>. Again tap <strong>Sign Out<\/strong> to confirm the action.<\/li>\n<\/ul><p>Once you&rsquo;ve signed out of your iCloud account, <strong>&lsquo;Erase All Content and Settings&rsquo;<\/strong> should start working.<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"alternative-ways-to-erase-all-content-and-settings-on-iphone,-ipad\">Alternative ways to erase all content and settings on iPhone, iPad<\/h2><p>Sometimes, erasing iPhone to default settings is necessary. You cannot fix the iOS issues, reuse, sell, or give away your device without erasing its content. If <strong>&lsquo;Erase All Content and Settings&rsquo; <\/strong>is not working, use a different erasing technique to protect your iPhone data from strangers or fix iOS issues.<\/p><p>Alternatively, you can factory reset iPhone using iTunes on your computer. Further, if you want to wipe iPhone data to 0% recovery by any software, get the best iPhone eraser&mdash; Stellar Eraser for iPhone. It is the best tool to delete iOS device data permanently before selling or donating.<\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-1-permanently-wipe-iphone-data-using-stellar-eraser-for-iphone\">1. Permanently wipe iPhone data using Stellar Eraser for iPhone<\/h3><p>Instead of struggling with <strong>&lsquo;Erase All Content and Settings&rsquo;<\/strong> problem, choose the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/article\/best-iphone-data-erase-software.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">best iPhone eraser software<\/a> &mdash; Stellar Eraser for iPhone. The software permanently removes iOS device data and makes it unrecoverable by any tool. Further, no hassles or tech knowledge is required to reset iPhone using Stellar iPhone Eraser.<\/p><p>The software erases all content, settings, passwords, photos, videos, chats, voice memos, music, contacts, messages, third-party apps, reminders, and other data from all iPhone and iPad models.<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-image\" style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/erase-iphone-data\/buy-now.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-80481 apply-gradient-on-post-images\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/image\/catalog\/buy_icon\/EN.png\" alt=\"Download for Windows\"><\/a><\/figure><\/div><p><strong>Know <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/support\/kb\/index.php\/article\/how-to-erase-iphone-data\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>step-by-step how to erase iPhone data permanently with software<\/strong><\/a><strong>.<\/strong><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-2-erase-iphone-data-with-itunes-on-computer\">2. Erase iPhone data with iTunes on computer<\/h3><p>If you can&rsquo;t erase all content and settings using iPhone, try doing so with the help of iTunes. iTunes help you restore iPhone to its default settings by erasing all data on it.&nbsp;<\/p><p><strong>Steps to erase iPhone with iTunes:<\/strong><\/p><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>First, turn off <strong>Find My iPhone <\/strong>via <strong>Settings &gt; <em>your name<\/em> &gt; Find My &gt;<\/strong> <strong>Find My iPhone<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Next, connect your iPhone to computer.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Launch iTunes. Ensure you are using the latest version of iTunes on your computer. If a message asks for passcode or to<strong> Trust This Computer<\/strong>, follow the prompts.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click on your iPhone name on the top, and then click <strong>General<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"406\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/erase-restore-iphone-from-itunes.jpg\" alt=\"to erase iPhone with iTunes select Restore iPhone\" class=\"wp-image-99562 apply-gradient-on-post-images\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/erase-restore-iphone-from-itunes.jpg 750w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/erase-restore-iphone-from-itunes-300x162.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/figure><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Select <strong>Restore iPhone<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"492\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/erase-iPhone-with-iTunes-restore-iphone-to-factory-settings.jpg\" alt=\"erase all content and settings passcode not working\" class=\"wp-image-99563 apply-gradient-on-post-images\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/erase-iPhone-with-iTunes-restore-iphone-to-factory-settings.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/erase-iPhone-with-iTunes-restore-iphone-to-factory-settings-300x185.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/erase-iPhone-with-iTunes-restore-iphone-to-factory-settings-768x472.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Click <strong>Restore <\/strong>to confirm erasing your iOS device.<\/li>\n<\/ul><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"faq\">FAQ<\/h2>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp;&lsquo;I have an old iPhone X, which my wife wants to use.&hellip; <a class=\"more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/erase-all-content-and-settings-not-working-on-iphone\/\">Continue reading <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Erase All Content and Settings Not Working on iPhone<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":35,"featured_media":99553,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[1642],"tags":[1603,2775,2771,2774,2776],"class_list":["post-99525","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-iphone-data-eraser","tag-delete-iphone-data","tag-erase-all-content-and-settings","tag-erase-iphone","tag-factory-reset-iphone","tag-iphone-factory-reset-not-working","entry"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v26.9 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Erase All Content and Settings Not Working on iPhone<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Know the 8 reliable methods to fix erase all content and settings not working or not showing on iPhone, iPad, &amp; iPod touch. 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