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Using AppCleaner to reset all the app settings on a Mac. One of the best ways to reset an app’s settings is to use the AppCleaner or CleanMyMac 3 app. These apps is actually built for uninstalling apps from your Mac, but it also gets the job of resetting app settings done. Soft reset the phone which can help, do this by holding the volume down and power button simultaneously till phone vibrates and turn's off. Aside from this options, you can uninstall any app you think is taking too much space or data. 'Reset' option is not available on Lumia for preinstalled apps. Let us know how it works. Make sure also to back up the applications you use. Most web browsers, email clients, personal organizers, and other types of applications let you export user data into a file. How to Factory Reset Mac. With all important files securely backed up, you can begin the factory reset process.
Reset your Mac options
Since many people coming here use the term 'reset' rather loosely without specifics why, I've created this User Tip to show the three options:
A: Wipe OS X, programs and all files off the machine and reinstall what you want from there.
Used for fixing drive structure issues, malware issues or giving up ownership of the machine or setting a used machine that wasn't properly restored, to you personally. (see A below)
B: Replace just OS X with a new copy, leaving files and most programs alone (should backup if possible). Used for fixing OS X based issues only for the current OS X operating system owner, will not change ownership. See #8 here.
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C: Create a new user account and transferring wanted files to that account and deleting the old one, leaves OS X and programs alone that are in the Applications folder, programs stored in the user account are deleted. Used for fixing in User account issues.
Mac's do NOT come with System Restore options like Windows has, however if a TimeMachine or bootable clone drive was made previously the entire machine or files can be restored since the last update of either.
Backup or perform user(s) files data recovery first if possible.
You need to have two copies of your wanted users files off the machine to separate hardware, unmounting drive (drag icon to Trash to Eject) and physically disconnecting.
If your having software or drive problems I highly recommend also making a emergency copy of just your users files to another regular external drive as you might need to only restore those and everything else will be reinstalled fresh from original sources.
If your boot drive is not booting: .Create a data recovery/undelete external boot drive
For a deeper understanding about the hidden partitions on a OS X boot drive:
A: is broken into three parts.
1: Giving up ownership of the machine or making a machine your own.
You have to install the operating system version that came with the machine from the factory or 10.6 (earliest you can).
The upgraded operating system versions are tied to a AppleID and the next owner (or you) can't perform updates.
You do this by holding command(⌘) option/alt r keys down (using a wired or built in keyboard) while on a fast Internet connection (Ethernet cable to the router preferred) and booting the computer into Internet Recovery.
Disk Utility is used to erase the disk0 (if a boot hard drive, move the slider one spot to the right) and then Quit when finished and OS X can be reinstalled. After completion you hold the power button down to shut down and the machine will boot to the 'Welcome to Mac' video for the new owner.
If OS X 10.6 (or earlier came with your machine from the factory) or Internet Recovery doesn't work on your machine, then use the 10.6 install disks instead.
Once OS X is installed the machine should reboot to the 'Welcome to Mac' video which you press and hold the power button down to force a hardware shutdown for the next owner to boot into and setup.
If your making the machine your own: Then you log into AppStore with your AppleID and password and can upgrade the operating system version there.
Note: OS X 10.6.x must be Software Updated to 10.6.8 via the Apple Menu to install AppStore, then it's under the Apple Menu to use.
Some Mac's can be upgraded to later OS X versions that Apple doesn't advertise on AppStore, you can research the latest OS X version for your machine using the free MacTracker and by calling Apple directly and ordering the appropriate OS X version to download link.
For more assistance for making your machine your own, complicated machine id issues/not booting etc:
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2: Not giving up ownership of the machine. Fixes issues in the MacintoshHD partition.
Reinstalls the current upgraded OS X operating system version or the factory one if it wasn't upgraded. AppleID required.
You do this by holding command(⌘) r keys down (using a wired or built in keyboard) while on a fast Internet connection (Ethernet cable to the router preferred) and booting the computer into RecoveryHD which is a hidden partition on your boot drive.
Dropbox app not deleting from my macbook pro. Disk Utility is used to erase the MacintoshHD partition (if a boot hard drive, move the slider one spot to the right) and then Quit when finished and OS X can be reinstalled.
After completion you quit to reboot and the 'Welcome to Mac' appears for new setup which you can transfer or restore from a bootable clone or TimeMachine backup or create a new account and transfer files manually from a regular external backup drive into the fresh account so it's free of issues.
3: Major drive issues requiring a complete reformat or on a brand new drive.
Same as 1: procedure above using Internet Recovery or the 10.6 boot disks.
You select 'disk0' or the entire drive makers name on the left in Disk Utility as you need to catch the entire drive to erase/format hidden partitions of EFI (and RecoveryHD)
Select the Partition Tap and the partition is 1 (or more) click the box and Option: GUID and the format of the partition OS X is installed into is OS X Extended Journaled.
OS X cannot be installed without a GUID partition table and OS X Extended Journaled as the format.
After OS X install is completed you quit to reboot and the 'Welcome to Mac' appears for new setup which you can log into AppStore, option click on Purchases and should be able to redownload the OS X upgraded version again if you have upgraded before.
Some Mac's can be upgraded to later OS X versions that Apple doesn't advertise on AppStore, you can research the latest OS X version for your machine using the free MacTracker and by calling Apple directly and ordering the appropriate OS X version to download link.
Once the OS X upgrade is completed, then you can transfer or restore from a bootable clone or TimeMachine backup or create a new account and transfer files manually from a regular external backup drive into the fresh account so it's free of issues.
Also you can use Migration Assistant in the Applications/Utilities folder and the C: method above to transfer files between accounts.
WARNING! Third party user installed SSD's need TRIM support enabled using third party software.
If your iPhone X is frequently freezing or giving you trouble, the first troubleshooting step you’ll want to try is turning it off and on again. But that’s not always the easiest thing to do when your iPhone is acting up.
In this article, we explain the various ways to reset your iPhone, and we go over how to do each. Some of the reset methods we’ll discuss will wipe your data, but don’t worry — keep reading, and you’ll learn everything you need to look out for.
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Download on the App StoreWhat’s the difference between a restart, a hard reset, and a factory reset on iPhone X?
When it comes to resetting your iPhone X, there are three methods that will help with troubleshooting most of the issues you might be experiencing.
- Restart: Turning your iPhone X off and back on gives it a chance for apps to close and then start back up correctly.
- Hard Reset: If your iPhone is unresponsive, a hard reset will force it off and allow you to turn it back on.
- Factory Reset: This reset completely erases and reinstalls the software on your iPhone.
As you may have noticed, the list above is ordered from least to most invasive. A restart, for example, will result in very minimal data loss, while a factory reset wipes your phone entirely.
How to restart your iPhone X
Restarting your iPhone X is good to do from time to time anyways, but if it’s been running slow or generally feeling buggy, a restart is the first thing you’ll want to do.
Here’s how you restart the iPhone X, which doesn’t have a Power button:
- Press and hold the Side button and either the Volume Up or Volume Down button.
- When the Power Off Screen slider appears, drag to turn your phone off.
- To switch the phone back on, press and hold the Side button until you see the Apple logo.
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Soft reset an iPhone X from the Settings
If you’re unable to turn your iPhone off using the steps listed above, you can try doing it through the Settings app.
- In the Settings app, tap General.
- Scroll down and tap Shut Down.
- Slide to power off.
- When your phone shuts off, press and hold the side button until the Apple logo appears.
How to force restart (hard restart) your iPhone X
In the event that your screen is frozen or your iPhone X isn’t responding, you’ll want to try a force restart. You might be familiar with how to do this on older iPhones, but since iPhone X doesn’t have a home button, the process has changed a little bit.
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- Quickly press the Volume Up button.
- Press the Volume Down button.
- Press and hold the Side button until it shuts off completely.
- Once it is shut off, press and hold the Side button again to power it back on.
The timing of the button sequence can be a little difficult the first time you try it, so if you’re having problems, wait for a second and then start again at Step 1.
How to perform a factory reset on your iPhone X
If, after you’ve reset your iPhone, it’s still giving you problems, it may have some buggy software. The best thing to do is to erase everything and install a fresh iOS on your iPhone.
- On your iPhone X, open the Settings app.
- Tap General > Reset > Erase All Content and Settings.
- Follow the prompts until you see the Apple logo and progress bar.
- When it finishes, your iPhone will reboot and start on the Setup Assistant.
- Tap through the steps and finish setting up your phone.
Factory reset an iPhone X using iTunes
If your phone is completely unresponsive or you feel more comfortable using iTunes, you can perform a factory reset on your iPhone by connecting it to your computer.
- On your computer, open iTunes.
- At the top, click on the iPhone icon.
- In the sidebar, make sure you’re on the Summary page.
- Click the Restore iPhone… button.
- Follow the prompts to confirm the restore.
- When it’s finished, your iPhone will reboot and start on the Setup Assistant.
Will an iPhone X factory reset delete all my data?
The short answer: yes. The purpose of a factory reset is to return your iPhone X to the condition it was in when it came from the factory. And to do that, it has to erase everything that’s currently on your iPhone and reinstall the iOS.
But don’t worry. As long as you have a good backup — whether you use iCloud, iTunes, or some other third-party backup — you’ll still be able to put everything back on your iPhone once the factory reset is done.
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Resetting your iPhone is a great troubleshooting tool for when you start to experience issues. Hopefully, all the trouble your phone is giving you will be fixed with a simple restart. However, in case things are a little more severe, there are a couple of alternatives you can try, such as a hard reset or a factory reset. It’s a good idea to get in the habit of backing up your iPhone X, so if you haven’t already been doing that, then backing up prior to any type of reset is a great time to start.