Wiping Your Phone

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We leave it up to our customers to clear their personal data from all devices. Here is a tutorial how to wipe iPhones, as well as most BlackBerry and Android devices.

If you are submitting a different device, we recommend you do an online search for detailed instructions.

Wiping Your Data

iPhone & iPad Devices on iOS Operating System:

  1. Tap the Home Button to return to the home screen
  2. Press the “Settings” icon
  3. Select “General”
  4. Select “Reset”
  5. Tap “Erase All Content and Settings”

Most BlackBerry Devices

  1. Open Device Menu
  2. Click “Options”
  3. Click “Security”
  4. Click “Wipe Handheld”
  5. Click “Continue”
  6. Type “blackberry” as prompted
    1. This will initiate the erasing process, do not turn your handheld off

Most Android Devices

  1. Return to the Home Screen
  2. Tap “Settings”
  3. Tap “Privacy”
  4. Tap “Factory Data Reset”
  5. Tap “Reset Phone”

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  2. Remove Battery
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