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Safe iPhone Recycling
Posted: June 24, 2008 (13:47) under Security

Now that the newest godPhone is out (and at only $199), everyone will be putting their iPhone Classics up on eBay to make a quick killing, yes?

Not so fast, my phone-flipping friends. Before you dump that collectable in your mad frenzy for the New New Thing, make sure it’s well and truly empty of all your personal data.

Easier said than done, however. Apple provides no utility which will completely wipe out the contents of your iPhone, and several resold iPhones have inconsiderately turned up with the previous user’s information on them. There IS, however, a procedure which will totally clear the contents, but it’s not simple, and it takes about an hour.

Still, if you plan on selling your phone, it’s not exactly optional. The last thing you need is a stranger having access to your phone records.

Or didn’t you see Ocean’s Twelve?