Apple IPhone 8 Plus Reset Guide: How To Master Reset ... - IKream

Thinking about resetting your iPhone 8 Plus? Whether you’re dealing with glitches, planning to sell your device, or just need a fresh start, knowing how to reset your iPhone properly can save you a lot of stress. This guide covers everything from a basic reboot to a full factory reset, plus a few bonus resets for network settings, keyboard dictionary, and more.

Soft Reset (Restart) Your iPhone 8 Plus

A soft reset is just a regular restart. It’s great for fixing minor bugs or if your iPhone feels a little sluggish.

To restart manually:

1. Press and hold the Side (Power) button until “Slide to Power Off” appears.
2. Slide to power off.
3. Wait 30 seconds, then hold the Side button again until the Apple logo shows.

Or go through Settings:

• Settings > General > Shut Down

Force Restart iPhone 8 Plus

If your iPhone is frozen or unresponsive, here’s how to force it to restart:

1. Quickly press and release the Volume Up button.
2. Quickly press and release the Volume Down button.
3. Press and hold the Side button until the Apple logo appears.

⚠️ This sequence replaces the old method of holding Power + Volume Down.

Reset Network Settings

Wi-Fi not connecting? Bluetooth glitchy? This reset restores all network settings to factory defaults.

1. Go to Settings > General > Transfer or Reset iPhone > Reset.
2. Tap Reset Network Settings.
3. Enter your passcode, then confirm.

This removes saved Wi-Fi networks, Bluetooth pairings, VPN settings, etc.

Reset All Settings

Useful if you’re facing weird behaviors but don’t want to lose personal data.

1. Settings > General > Transfer or Reset iPhone > Reset
2. Tap Reset All Settings.
3. Enter your passcode and confirm.

Your personal data stays safe, but all custom system settings will be reverted.

Reset Keyboard Dictionary

If autocorrect’s gone rogue or you want to clear saved words:

1. Settings > General > Transfer or Reset iPhone > Reset
2. Tap Reset Keyboard Dictionary.
3. Enter your passcode and confirm.

Reset Location & Privacy Settings

Perfect for starting fresh with apps that use location data.

1. Settings > General > Transfer or Reset iPhone > Reset
2. Tap Reset Location & Privacy.

After this, apps will need to ask permission again before accessing your location or other private data.

Reset Home Screen Layout

Regret that custom Home screen layout? Here’s how to go back to default:

1. Settings > General > Transfer or Reset iPhone > Reset
2. Tap Reset Home Screen Layout.
3. Confirm your choice.

Factory Reset (Erase All Content and Settings)

This is the full wipe—best used if you’re selling your phone or doing a fresh setup.

⚠️ This will erase everything. Back up your data first via iCloud or iTunes.

1. Settings > General > Transfer or Reset iPhone > Erase All Content and Settings
2. Enter your passcode.
3. Confirm.

Your iPhone will reboot and start fresh, just like it did out of the box.

Turn Off Find My iPhone Before Factory Reset

Apple’s anti-theft tool will block factory resets unless it’s turned off.

1. Settings > [your name] > Find My > Find My iPhone
2. Toggle it off.
3. Enter your Apple ID password to confirm.

Factory Reset Using iTunes

If you can’t access your phone normally, use iTunes on a computer.

1. Open iTunes on a Mac or PC.
2. Connect your iPhone 8 Plus via Lightning cable.
3. Select your device once detected.
4. Choose Restore iPhone.
5. Follow the prompts to complete the reset and set it up as new.