How to Factory Reset iPhone 14 (All Models) – Safe Step-by-Step Guide in 2025
Thinking about wiping your iPhone 14 clean? Whether you’re trading it in, giving it to someone else, or fixing a stubborn bug, a factory reset can be the solution. In this updated 2025 guide, we’ll walk you through how to factory reset iPhone 14, 14 Plus, 14 Pro, and 14 Pro Max — with or without the screen working.
This guide also applies if you’re searching for:
How to factory reset iPhone (general)
How to erase iPhone 14
How to reset iPhone 14 without passcode
How to factory reset iPhone using buttons
Contents
- 1 Table of Contents
- 2 What Is a Factory Reset?
- 3 Before You Reset – Important Steps
- 4 How to Factory Reset iPhone 14 via Settings (When Screen Works)
- 5 How to Factory Reset iPhone 14 Without Screen (Using Buttons + Finder/iTunes)
- 6 Does This Method Work for Other iPhones?
- 7 🔗 Internal Link Suggestion:
- 8 FAQs – iPhone 14 Factory Reset
Table of Contents
What Is a Factory Reset?
Before You Reset – Important Steps
How to Factory Reset iPhone 14 via Settings
How to Factory Reset iPhone 14 Without Screen (Using Buttons + iTunes/Finder)
Does This Method Work for Other iPhones?
FAQs
What Is a Factory Reset?
A factory reset (also known as “erase all content and settings”) wipes everything on your iPhone — apps, settings, photos, messages, and your Apple ID — and restores it to its original state. It’s like giving your iPhone a clean slate.
Before You Reset – Important Steps
Before performing a factory reset:
✅ Back up your data via iCloud or iTunes
✅ Sign out of your Apple ID to avoid Activation Lock
✅ Make sure your battery is at least 50% charged
✅ Know your passcode (if available)
How to Factory Reset iPhone 14 via Settings (When Screen Works)
Steps:
Open Settings
Tap General
Scroll down and tap Transfer or Reset iPhone
Tap Erase All Content and Settings
Enter your passcode or Apple ID if prompted
Tap Continue to confirm
📌 This method works on all iPhone 14 models: base, Plus, Pro, and Pro Max.
How to Factory Reset iPhone 14 Without Screen (Using Buttons + Finder/iTunes)
If your screen is unresponsive or broken, you can reset your iPhone using a computer:
✅ Step 1: Put iPhone 14 into Recovery Mode
Connect iPhone to your Mac or PC using a Lightning cable
Quickly press and release Volume Up
Quickly press and release Volume Down
Press and hold the Side button until you see the Recovery Mode screen (cable + laptop icon)
✅ Step 2: Restore via Finder (Mac) or iTunes (Windows)
Open Finder (macOS) or iTunes (Windows)
Your iPhone will appear in the sidebar
Click Restore iPhone
Confirm → Apple will download the latest iOS and erase your iPhone
⚠️ This will delete everything on the iPhone.
Does This Method Work for Other iPhones?
Yes. The iPhone 14 factory reset method is nearly identical to iPhone 13, 12, and 11 models.
However, iPhones with a Home Button (like SE or iPhone 8) use a different button combination for Recovery Mode.
🔗 Internal Link Suggestion:
FAQs – iPhone 14 Factory Reset
Q: Will a factory reset remove my Apple ID?
A: No, unless you sign out manually before resetting. Otherwise, Activation Lock stays on.
Q: Can I factory reset iPhone 14 without a computer?
A: Yes, if the screen is working. Use Settings > General > Transfer or Reset.
Q: How long does the reset take?
A: Usually between 5–10 minutes, depending on the device and iOS version.