How to factory reset iphone 8 plus with computer

When you perform a hard reset, your iPhone 8 or 8 Plus immediately restarts. A hard reset is the equivalent of restarting your computer by unplugging it, then plugging it back in.

Why Should I Perform A Hard Reset On My iPhone 8 Or 8 Plus?

Although you shouldn't rely on hard resets to turn your iPhone off and back on, it can be a reliable way to turn your iPhone off and back on when its unresponsive, frozen, or experiencing a software crash.

1. Quickly press the volume up button on the side of your iPhone.
2. Quickly press the volume down button on the side of your iPhone.
3. Press and hold the power button.
4. Release the power button when the Apple logo appears on the display. Your iPhone 8 will turn back on shortly after.

Pro Tips

• You may need to press and hold the power button for 15-30 before the hard reset is initiated.
• The iPhone power button is also known as the Sleep / Wake button.

There are many ways to reset your iPhone 8 Plus. For example, a soft reset simply reboots the mobile, while a location and privacy reset revokes permissions for all your apps. A master reset completely wipes your system clean.

Although I currently own an iPhone X, I was the proud owner of an iPhone 8 Plus for years before it died on me. Various errors popped up towards the end of its life, but I was able to fix them with the various reset options available.

I've included an in-depth guide on the fixes I used. Let's get to it.

• How to Reset iPhone 8 Plus
• 1. Soft Reset
• 2. Hard Reset (Force Restart)
• 3. Factory Reset (Master Reset)
• 4. Reset Network Settings
• 5. Reset Keyboard Dictionary
• 6. Reset All Your Settings
• 7. Reset Location & Privacy Settings
• 8. Restore IOS
• FAQ
• How Do I Factory Reset My iPhone 8 Plus Without Apple ID?
• What Happens if I Reset My iPhone 8 plus?
• Final Thoughts

How to Reset iPhone 8 Plus

1. Soft Reset

A soft-reset is a fancy name for rebooting your device. This should be the first trick to try if you're dealing with an unresponsive iPhone.

Here's what you should do:

• Hold the Power Button
• Slide the shut-down slider when it appears
• Wait a few seconds (around 30 is fine)
• Press the Power button to reboot again

Your handset is probably running the latest iOS 15 beta. You'll be able to soft-reset through your system settings:

• Open the Settings app > Click the Shut Down option

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2. Hard Reset (Force Restart)

A force-restart is similar to doing a regular reboot. However, the "power" source to your device's components would be cut. All your programs will be closed abruptly. Meanwhile, on a soft-reset, all background processes and programs are saved and closed securely.

Here's what you need to do:

• Press the Volume Up button
• Press the Volume Down button
• Press the Power button and wait until the apple logo appears
• Slide the shut-down slider when it appears
• Press the Side button to reboot again

Your data won't be erased.

3. Factory Reset (Master Reset)

A factory reset will clear most software issues, as your system would completely be wiped clean. Yes, this can fix most software problems, but at the cost of your personal data being erased. It's recommended that you backup your files to iCloud beforehand.

Here's how to do a factory reset:

• Open Settings > General
• Tap Reset
• Choose Erase All Content & Settings
• Select Erase iPhone
• You might be asked for your password
• Confirm

Set up your smartphone like it's brand new once it reboots. In case you're wondering, wiping your system clean will take a couple of minutes.

Instead of following the above method, you could do a factory reset through iTunes on your computer. Run the latest version of the program if you don't want any errors:

• Launch iTunes
• Connect your iPhone 8 Plus to your computer via USB or lightning cable
• Wait until your mobile is recognized. Click on it when it appears
• Open the Summary tab
• Select Restore

4. Reset Network Settings

Are you dealing with network problems? If you've tried everything you can think of but are still facing errors, a network settings reset might help. At the same time, you'll lose all saved WiFi passwords and Bluetooth pairings.

Here's how to network reset iPhone 8 Plus:

• Tap Settings
• Open General
• Tap Reset
• Click Reset Network Settings
• Enter your password
• Confirm

Your mobile will reboot afterwards. All your network configurations would be back to their default states when it switches back on. For example, Airplane Mode would be switched OFF, and Bluetooth would be Switched ON.

5. Reset Keyboard Dictionary

Just like other mobiles, the Apple iPhone 8 Plus allows you to save words and phrases onto your keyboard. This can be useful, as you'll save time when typing. However, you might have saved tons of words and phrases that you don't need. Clear them by resetting your keyboard dictionary:

• Open Settings
• Tap General
• Tap Reset
• Select Reset Keyboard Dictionary
• Confirm

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6. Reset All Your Settings

Change all customized settings back to their default configurations with a complete settings reset. You might have meddled with the factory defaults, causing connection issues and other problems. Maybe you can't remember what you changed.

Here's what you need to do:

• Tap Settings Menu
• Open General
• Tap Reset
• Click Reset All Settings
• Enter your Apple ID password
• Confirm

It might take a couple of minutes for the whole process to be complete. Expect your device to reboot afterwards. In case you're wondering, you won't lose any personal data.

7. Reset Location & Privacy Settings

If you think you've downloaded apps that are spying on you, you can revoke their permissions by resetting your location and privacy settings.

Here's what you should do:

• Go to Settings > General > Reset
• Select Reset Location & Privacy Settings

You'll have to manually grant permissions whenever applications want to access them from now on.

8. Restore IOS

You may not be a fan of the iOS version you're using. That's fine, as you can reset your operating system and downgrade to a previous, more stable OS version.

It's a good trick if your handset has bugged out and Apple has not released a patch to fix it yet. However, you'll lose all the data stored on your smartphone. Backup your files to iCloud beforehand (this requires a wireless data connection).

You'll have to enter recovery mode:

• Open iTunes (errors will arise if you don't use the latest version)
• Plug your handset into your computer via lightning or USB cable
• Close all programs that are running except for iTunes or they could interfere with the update process
• Press and quickly release the Volume Up button
• Press and quickly release the Volume Down button
• Press and hold the Side button until the recovery screen appears
• Choose either Update or Restore your Apple iPhone
• Click Restore

Don't disconnect from your computer until the process is complete. It will take around half an hour.

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FAQ

I've answered some common questions below.

How Do I Factory Reset My iPhone 8 Plus Without Apple ID?

If you don't remember your Apple ID, use iTunes to clear your system.

• Open iTunes
• Plug your smartphone to your computer
• Press and hold the Side and Volume Down buttons until the power-off slider appears
• Hold the Side button until the recovery screen pops up
• Locate your mobile on iTunes
• Click Restore

Another option would be to download and use third-party software that wipe iPhone systems clean. However, you'll have to pay to download them.

If there's a way to master reset by pressing hardware keys, you wouldn't need your passcode. However, this is not possible.

What Happens if I Reset My iPhone 8 plus?

This depends on the type of reset you want to do. I'll assume that it's a factory reset, since it's the most commonly used. The software on your device would be restored to its basic state. You'll lose all your personal data, and your original factory settings would be brought back in the process.

This is the way to go if your device is malfunctioning and you've tried all the available troubleshooting tips but none have worked.

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Final Thoughts

There are multiple ways to reset your iPhone 8 Plus. They can fix various issues, including network errors, frozen displays, and apps spying on you. Hopefully, one of these fixes works for you.

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