How to safely wipe your iPhone or Android clean when repair isn't an option Don't sell, trade in, or recycle non-functional phones without doing this first.

FILE - A photo of a cell phone. Prior to disposing of your unwanted or old electronics, you should know how to properly wipe your data from the device. (SBG file photo) ...

The simplest way to do that is with a factory reset, which wipes your data from the hard drive and returns the computer to its original settings. With a Chromebook, a Mac, or a Windows PC, it ...