After a new phone transfer...deleting the old data on old phone

After I transferred my date from my XR to my 16, there was an option to delete everything on my XR in order to mail the old phone back. I cannot find that option now. Any idea where to look to get it back?

iPhone XR, iOS 18

Posted on Jan 21, 2025 4:51 PM

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Jan 21, 2025 5:38 PM in response to PDL7

There are several ways, described here→What to do before selling or giving away your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch

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