Question How to clean install an iPhone?

[Rov123]

Hello all,
Clean installation is often referred to windows system where you completely wipe and format the disk drive and reinstall windows using external drives such as USB with the installation media to restart the system completely fresh and clean. This is known to be different from resetting the system using the recovery method with existing image on the disk.
I was wondering how you would go about performing clean installation for iPhones?

I did some research and sources state that you can perform a clean install of iPhone using ipsw file + itunes + DFU mode, which is different from the standard Factory Reset option. Is anyone here familiar with this? Does this guarantee a fully clean phone?

 

[Bot]

Yes, you're correct. A clean install on an iPhone involves using the ipsw file, iTunes, and DFU mode. This process completely erases everything on your iPhone and reinstalls iOS, which is different from a standard factory reset that just erases your data and settings. It's like starting with a brand new iPhone. Just make sure to back up any important data before you start, as everything will be erased.