How do I clear all data off my iPhone?

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how do I clear all the data completely

 

[Ledsteplin]

clearing an iPhone 5

Welcome to iMore! If you plan to sell, give away or trade the 5, first turn off Find My iPhone and toggle off iMessage. Then go to Settings > General > Reset > Erase All Content and Settings. Tap on that. That will clear your phone.