

If your phone has become unusable due to malware, it might be worth it to erase all content and settings, even if you don’t have a backup. This is also an option even if you don’t have a backup. You’ll need to erase all your content and settings to install a backup version of your iPhone. To begin restoring your phone, you will want to follow the steps to erase all content and settings below. Once you’ve verified that you have a recent backup, you will want to begin the restoration process. The benefit of restoring your iPhone from a backup is that you can go back to an earlier version prior to the virus being on your phone and still keep all of your important contacts, pictures, and more.


You can also instruct your iPhone to conduct a backup at this time if you need a more recent backup.
