How do you reformat an old iPhone?

Factory reset your iPhone

1. In “Settings,” scroll down and tap “General.”
2. At the bottom of the “General” page, tap “Reset.”
3. To factory reset your iPhone, select “Erase All Content and Settings.”
4. You’ll be prompted to enter your passcode, then your device will ask you to confirm that you want to erase everything.

How do you wipe an iPhone 3?

Note: It is advisable that your iPhone has full charge or connected to a power source before beginning this process.

1. Launch Settings app.
2. Tap on ‘General’
3. Scroll down to the bottom and tap on ‘Reset’
4. Tap on “Erase All Content and Settings” option.
5. If you’ve set a passcode, it will prompt you to enter the passcode.

How can I restore my iPhone 3GS?

How do I put my iPhone 3GS into DFU / recovery mode?

1. Make sure the iPhone is off and unplugged from your computer.
2. Hold down the home button.
3. While holding down the home button plug the iPhone into your computer.
4. Continue to hold the home button until the Apple logo disappears and the iTunes logo appears.

How do you get into an old locked iPhone?

If you can’t remember your passcode when you try again, you need to use a computer to put your iPhone in recovery mode. This process deletes your data and settings, including your passcode, giving you access to set up your iPhone again. After you erase your iPhone, you can restore your data and settings from backup.

How can I get into my old Apple ID without the password?

You can reset an iPhone, even without the password, by putting it into “recovery mode” or erasing it via Find My. If you don’t know what an iPhone’s password is or it’s been disabled, you’ll have to reset it to use it. Once you’ve reset your iPhone, you can use an iCloud backup to restore its data.