How To Factory Reset Apple Vision Pro

Not just that, this guide will also help you understand what happens when you factory reset your Apple Vision Pro when you should do it, and how you can reset the headset without losing any data or creating an iCloud backup for it.

What happens when you factory reset the Apple Vision Pro?

Performing a factory reset erases all content and user data on your Apple Vision Pro and restores it to its default settings as if it was just taken out of the box. This means that any images, videos, apps, or other data that you have stored on the device will be deleted, and your Apple ID will be unlinked from the device. You can then set up Apple Vision Pro from scratch again. As it’s an extreme action, you must perform it with caution.

When should you factory reset your Vision Pro?

You can reset your Apple Vision Pro if you plan to sell or give it away. This will help you ensure that the new owner can’t access all your private files, data inside installed apps, your account-related details, saved passwords, and saved settings. Apart from that, you may perform a factory reset if your Vision Pro is not working properly or keeps crashing and those issues are not fixed by force closing apps or restarting the Vision Pro.

Is it possible to reset your Apple Vision Pro without losing any data?

If you’re facing any particular issue like poor network connectivity on your Vision Pro and looking for a way to reset the device while retaining your data, Apple has you covered. Fortunately, visionOS allows you to reset individual aspects of the headset. Here are a few things you can do:

Reset All Settings: This option will reset the custom layout in App View, your location settings, network settings, privacy settings, the keyboard dictionary, and your saved Apple Pay details to their default settings. Reset Network Settings: It removes all your saved network settings. This includes login credentials for your saved Wi-Fi networks and auto-join preferences for Bluetooth devices paired to the headset. Reset Keyboard Dictionary: This will delete words that you might have added to the default keyboard dictionary on the headset. Reset Location & Privacy: As the name suggests, it will reset the Apple Vision Pro’s location services and privacy settings. Reset Surroundings Data: This option will remove data about your surroundings that the headset uses to create interactive experiences.

After resetting all individual settings, you may be able to fix your Vision Pro. If you’re still struggling, read on to restore Apple Vision Pro to default settings. But before that, you must back up your Apple Vision Pro’s data. So, you can restore all your data or use it to set up a new Vision Pro.

Back up Vision Pro

Now, you’re all set to erase your Vision Pro. However, if you’re planning to sell or give away your headset, you would also need to turn off Find My. Let’s see how:

Turn off iCloud Activation lock

Turning off Find My for your Vision Pro will disable its iCloud Activation lock. But in case you forget to perform this step, the new owner will be locked out of the headset. Open the Settings app → Then, tap your name in the sidebar. Select Find My → Find My Vision Pro. Then, toggle off Find My. Once your data is backed up to iCloud and you’ve turned off Find My, you’re almost done. You may follow these steps:

How to factory reset the Apple Vision Pro

Wrapping up… Whether you need to factory reset your Apple Vision Pro before selling it to a new owner or wish to start again from scratch, the steps outlined in this guide can help! However, if you want to only reset individual aspects of the headset without losing your data or settings, then you can also do that. Lastly, If you have additional doubts or questions, feel free to drop them in the comments section located below. We’ll do our best to help you out! Also read:

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