Tuesday, August 2, 2011

iOS Reset

When problems persist after a restart, the culprit may be corrupted settings or data on your iOS device. If so, one fix is to delete the information, and re-enter or resync it. Tap the Settings icon on the Home screen, select General, and then tap on Reset. In the screen that appears (see Fresh Start screen, right), you'll see multiple reset options. Only the first two are of interest here. Reset All Settings Apple makes a distinction between settings and data. The latter consists mainly of the information that gets synced with your computer, such as music, photos, and contacts. Settings consist of the choices you make for the iOS interface and its native applications - for example, the cities you choose in the Weather program - but they don't include your thirdparty applications. In theory, tapping on the Reset All Settings button reverts your settings to their original values, while leaving your data untouched. In practice, however, some settings - such as stock choices and wallpaper selection - may not reset. Erase All Content and Settings As its name implies, this option erases both your settings and your content (data), and returns your device to its original condition when you first activated it. You can now recreate your settings. The content is automatically reloaded the next time you sync your device.


0 comments:

Post a Comment

Share

Twitter Delicious Facebook Digg Stumbleupon Favorites More