It is best to avoid using baby wipes on your iPhone. They often contain added lotions, moisturizers, or oils that can leave stubborn streaks or a greasy residue on your screen. More importantly, some detergents in baby wipes can wear away your phone's protective oleophobic (fingerprint-resistant) coating.
Disinfecting wipes are effective at killing germs, but if they're not specifically designed to clean phones, they can corrode and remove the protective coating on the glass screen. On top of this, the actual wipes or cloths can also scratch the screen.
Using a 70 percent isopropyl alcohol wipe, 75 percent ethyl alcohol wipe, or Clorox Disinfecting Wipes, you may gently wipe the exterior surfaces of your iPhone. Don't use products containing bleach or hydrogen peroxide. Avoid getting moisture in any openings, and don't submerge your iPhone in any cleaning agents.
Apple does not recommend or endorse third-party cleaner apps for storage, as iOS is designed to be self-maintaining. Instead, optimize your device using native built-in iOS features or third-party apps, while using specific hardware-approved cleaners for the screen.
Disinfect your phone safely by powering it down, removing the case, and wiping external surfaces with 70% isopropyl alcohol wipes or a microfiber cloth lightly dampened with a 70% alcohol solution. Never spray liquid directly onto the device, avoid all openings, and let it air dry completely.
Yes, you can use isopropyl alcohol to clean your phone, but you should use 70% isopropyl alcohol and apply it properly to avoid damaging your device.
Your iPhone has a customizable, invisible "secret button" on the back called Back Tap. It uses the sensors near the Apple logo to register two or three taps.
Resetting your phone does not delete the data on iCloud. Can you imagine if you reset a device and you had other devices on the same iCloud account, that means that everything would be erased from all your other devices!! So in answer to your question, simply erase the device that you wish to sell and that's it.
Apple, Samsung, and Google have all indicated that using household disinfecting wipes or 70% isopropyl alcohol-based wipes for cleaning their phones is safe and will not cause any damage. This includes major brands like Lysol. Never use any wipes with bleach.
To safely erase your iPhone—removing all personal data and restoring factory settings—use the built-in "Erase All Content and Settings" feature. This process automatically turns off Activation Lock, unlinks your Apple account, and securely deletes the cryptographic keys to ensure your data is permanently gone.
No, you should never use Windex or standard household glass cleaners on your iPhone. The harsh chemicals and ammonia in these products will permanently strip your screen's oil-repellent (oleophobic) coating, making it highly susceptible to fingerprints and scratches.
The officially recommended and utilized screen cleaner by Apple is WHOOSH! Screen Shine. It is the product used by employees across all Apple Stores to clean display devices.
You should never use liquid hand sanitizer on your iPhone. Sanitizer contains thickeners, fragrances, and sometimes ethyl alcohol in concentrations that can damage your screen's protective (oleophobic) coating and seep into the charging ports.
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Apple uses hardware-based encryption. After a factory reset, the encryption key is deleted, rendering the remaining data unreadable.
Thanks for your question. More than likely, we'd charge $39, which will include unlocking the iPhone if possible or resetting if necessary. From there, we'll make sure everything is where it should be if the phone didn't need to be reset or helping you get signed in and going if it did.
The iPhone 11 series (iPhone 11, 11 Pro, and 11 Pro Max) and the iPhone SE (2nd generation) will no longer be supported by Apple in 2027. These models will conclude their major iOS upgrade cycle with iOS 26, meaning they will not receive the iOS 27 update.
Dialing ∗69∗ 69∗69 on your iPhone is a carrier-specific feature used to automatically redial the last number that called you, even if you missed the call or the number was hidden. It is primarily an older landline feature and its functionality depends entirely on your specific mobile service provider.
The *#33# code on your iPhone checks the status of Call Barring. This feature allows you to block specific types of incoming or outgoing calls (like international calls or all outgoing calls).
To find hidden content on your iPhone, quickly sweep through the App Library for hidden folders, search via Spotlight, check your Screen Time activity, and enable hidden albums in your Photos app.
Apple recommends cleaning your iPhone immediately if it comes into contact with dirt or substances that may cause stains. Unplug all cables, turn off the device, and use a soft, slightly damp, lint-free cloth. Avoid getting moisture in any openings.
First, lightly dampen the corner of a microfiber cloth with 70% isopropyl alcohol, or regular rubbing alcohol you can find it at your grocery store or pharmacy. Then, thoroughly wipe your phone screen with the damp part of the cloth from edge to edge.
Use a soft, slightly damp, lint-free cloth. Avoid getting moisture in openings. Don't use window cleaners, household cleaners, compressed air, aerosol sprays, solvents, ammonia, abrasives, or cleaners containing hydrogen peroxide to clean your iPhone unless following the instructions for disinfecting your iPhone.