iPhone Life magazine

Update & Restore

Reset iPhone to the factory default

Issue: 

Resetting your iPhone takes it back to the way it was when it came out of the box. This can be handy if you’ve installed a bunch of apps and your home screen is a mess, or if you’ve misspelled words and the misspelling have been incorporated into your dictionary. To reset the device, simply tap on Settings in your Home screen and then navigate to General >Reset.

Ultimate Comparison of the iPhone 3G to other Mobile operating systems and devices - Part I

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Update or Restore your device through iTunes

You should always use the latest version of iPhone software on your device. You do this through iTunes and have two options: to update the device or to restore it.

 

Update:

  • The software is updated but your settings and any songs you have on the device are not affected.

Restore:

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