How to Restore or Reset Your iPhone Device Without iTunes

Since iTunes is replaced by Apple Music, some of us get confused when we need to restore or reset our iPhone. Now, since you are here, you are in the right place. There is an alternative way that we can do to restore or reset our iPhone. Please read the entire article to know the way in doing that in detail.

What is iTunes?

iTunes is a software program that acts as a media player, media library, mobile device management utility, and the client app for the iTunes Store. However, in 2015 after more than 10 years of iTunes existence, it was replaced by Apple Music.

Who develops iTunes?

iTunes was developed by Apple, Inc., in 2001. It is used to purchase, play, download, and organize digital multimedia, on personal computers running the macOS and Windows OS. Then, in 2005 iTunes was available for iOS and it can be purchased on App Store.

Why do we restore or reset iPhone without iTunes?

As we know that Apple is no longer developing iTunes since 2015, and it is already replaced with Apple Music. It means that we cannot use iTunes anymore to restore or reset our iPhone.

How to Restore or Reset Your iPhone Device Without iTunes

Here are the steps on How to Restore or Reset Your iPhone Device Without iTunes that you can read and follow.

How to Restore Your iPhone Device Without iTunes

  1. First, connect your iPhone to your Mac using the compatible cable.
  2. Then, open Finder and select your iPhone from the sidebar.
  3. When you are being asked, enter your passcode and tap Trust on your iPhone screen.
  4. Now, from the General tab in Finder, please click Restore iPhone to erase your device and reinstall the software completely.

How to Reset Your iPhone Device Without iTunes

  1. First, turn on your device and make sure it is not connected to iTunes.
  2. Then, launch the Settings app.
  3. Next, go to General > Transfer or Reset iPhone.
    How to Reset Your iPhone Device Without iTunes
  4. There, you will see a list of the various reset options available. You can erase all your data and reset your iPhone to its factory state by tapping on the Erase All Content and Settings option. Otherwise, tap Reset and select the option that best fits your needs.
    How to Reset Your iPhone Device Without iTunes

Well, this is the last section of the tutorial. I hope you found this tutorial useful. Let your buddies know about this trick. So, they can Restore or Reset Your iPhone Device Without iTunes.

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