How to Erase Your iPhone Before Selling It (iOS 26)

Selling, trading in, or handing down your iPhone? Before you let it leave your hands, you need to erase it the right way. In this step-by-step iOS 26 tutorial, I'll walk you through exactly how to wipe your iPhone so your personal data, photos, passwords, and Apple ID are completely removed — and so the next person doesn't end up with a locked, useless device. We'll cover Stolen Device Protection security delays, signing out of iCloud properly, handling your eSIM, backing up your iPhone to iCloud, Mac Finder, or iTunes on a PC, and that annoying Apple ID password bug that freezes the keyboard during sign-out. Whether you're erasing an iPhone 17 Pro, iPhone 15, iPhone 13, iPhone 12, or even an older iPhone mini, this guide shows you the safest method for iOS 26. If you're running an older version of iOS, I'll link the tutorial for that below. Follow along so your iPhone is factory reset correctly, Find My is disabled, and iCloud activation lock is fully cleared before you sell, trade, or gift your device. 00:00 Why You Need to Erase It the Right Way 00:19 Open the Settings App 00:27 Stolen Device Protection & the 1-Hour Delay 01:41 iOS 26 Erase Options 02:05 Sign Out of iCloud (My Preferred Method) 02:37 What to Do With Your eSIM 03:13 Backing Up to iCloud 03:31 Backup to Mac (Finder) or PC (iTunes) 04:17 Entering Your Apple ID Password 04:59 The Weird Keyboard Freeze Bug 05:35 Wiping the iPhone 06:17 Double-Check iCloud Is Signed Out 06:46 Thanks for Watching #resetiphone #eraseiphone #wipeiphone =================================================== My Equipment Cameras: Sony ZV-E10 II - https://geni.us/NW09IEM Main Lens: Sigma 16mm f/1.4 - https://geni.us/gLkhT Top Down Lens: Sigma 18-50mm f/2.8 - https://geni.us/lgflcT Third: DJI Osmo Pocket 3 - https://geni.us/7mRy Lights: Key Light: Amaran Verge Max LED Video - https://geni.us/ucYER Fill Light: Neewer 660 - https://geni.us/tHPjkEY Back Light Amaran 60ds - https://geni.us/xQyQC1 Godox Lantern Softbox - https://geni.us/dktQDk4' Rode Microphone - https://geni.us/TzrAtlL My Desk Setup Computer: https://geni.us/ATXgxA Monitors: https://geni.us/FXhVA Desk Mic: https://geni.us/KcBXVF Clock: https://geni.us/HtZT 3D Printer: https://geni.us/dBXyy8 iPad: https://geni.us/KAjxAiY Speakers: https://geni.us/GsXU Follow me elsewhere:   / theapplebias   Visit my site: http://www.applebias.com Most of the links above are affiliate links. If you click on them before making a purchase, it will help support the channel. However, please don’t feel obligated to make a purchase. Simply watching my video means the world to me.