Guide on How To Erase iPhone 8 Plus Devices Entirely With Dr.Fone

Device data is ceremonially essential, leading to the need for protection from any unauthorized access. While selling out an iPhone, erasing data from the iPhone 8 Plus device is considered the most crucial clause. Although people consider manually erasing the device’s data, it is not optimal. Thus, the need for a data eraser is appropriate. This guide comes with a comprehensive overview of how to use Dr.Fone - Data Eraser (iOS) to erase iOS data entirely.

Note: Wondershare Dr.Fone for Mac has not had an updated interface; however, it does not affect the functionality of Dr.Fone. The interface will soon be updated on Mac.

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• Step 1 Look for the Data Eraser Tool in Dr.Fone

Initiate the process by launching Wondershare Dr.Fone on your computer and continue to connect your iOS device to the computer through a cabled connection. Select Data Eraser from the home page to erase data.

The Dr.Fone Mac version still has the old interface, but it does not affect the use of the Dr.Fone function. We will update it as soon as possible.

• Step 2 Initiate Data Eraser Tool

As the platform shows a successful connection of the iPhone 8 Plus with the computer, it will lead to the main page of Dr.Fone - Data Eraser. Navigate to the Erase All Data tab on the left and select Start to initiate the process.

• Step 3 Set Security Level for Data Erasing

While you continue to the next screen, you will first have to select the Security Level. Dr.Fone - Data Eraser offers three different levels. The higher the security level, the lower the possibility your data can be recovered. Meanwhile, a higher security level takes a long time to erase.

• Step 4 Execute Erasing Process

Since the erased data can’t be recovered, you need to be careful and enter “000000” to confirm your operation.When you’re ready, click Erase Now to begin the process of erasing your iOS device completely.

• Step 5 View Progress

The following window shows the ongoing process, enabling you to verify the type of data being erased from the device. If you wish to stop the process, click Stop.

• Step 6 Complete the Process and Restart iDevice

Once the process completes, it will prompt them to reboot the device to apply all changes. Click OK to restart your iDevice automatically.

• Step 7 View Erasure Report

Following this, to view the comprehensive report of the type of data that is erased, tap Erasure Report to direct to the location where the report is saved by the data eraser.

• Step 8 View Report in Folder

As you find yourselves in the folder, open the report to view the details.

The report will display the details of the connected iDevice, followed by the data that is erased through the feature.

How To Erase Private Data From iPhone 8 Plus Device?

The Erase Private Data function for iOS can help you wipe personal data, such as contacts, messages, call history, photos, notes, calendars, Safari bookmarks, reminders, etc. Moreover, you can also select only the deleted data for permanent erasure. Everything is completely erased and won’t be recovered again.

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• Step 1 Access Data Eraser Tool

Download and install the latest version of Dr.Fone - Data Eraser (iOS) on your computer and launch it. Continue to connect your iOS device to the computer and redirect to select Data Eraser from the available options.

• Step 2 Progress to Erase Private Data

Select Erase Private Data from the left panel and observe a list of data types that come under private data.

• Step 3 Select Data Types to Erase

Checkmark all data types that you wish to erase from the iPhone and continue to click Start on the bottom-right of the screen.

• Step 4 Preview Data and Continue to Erase

The screen then continues to analyze and scan all the data that is to be erased from the iPhone 8 Plus.

Once done, you can preview the data on the screen in your front and navigate through the categories from the left panel.

If you wish to preview specific content, select the drop-down on the top and select either option of Select all or Only Show the deleted. Continue to select the Erase button on the bottom-right of the screen to initiate the process.

• Step 5 Confirm and Erase

To confirm the operation, you will have to type in the confirmation code, select the respective Security Level, and continue to select the Erase Now button.

• Step 6 Conclude the Data Erasing Process

The final window will display the completion of the process. You will successfully erase iOS private data from your iDevice.

How To Free Up iPhone 8 Plus Space With Dr.Fone?

The best way to optimize the conditions of your iPhone is to make space in the iPhone 8 Plus device. Deleting every unwanted thing from your device manually will take hours until you make some considerable space. As an alternative, Dr.Fone - Data Eraser (iOS) is a data-optimizing iOS space-saver tool to help you make space for your iDevice.

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1. Erase Junk Files

Wondershare Dr.Fone - Data Eraser comes with a diversity of features that can be used to make space for your iDevice. To utilize this iOS space saver properly, find out how it is done by following the steps provided below:

• Step 1 Open Data Eraser Tool

Access the Data Eraser tool after launching Wondershare Dr.Fone on your computer and connect your iDevice.

From the available options on the left panel, select the Free Up Space section.

• Step 2 Select Junk Files to Delete

To erase junk files, select Erase Junk Files from the available list and let the platform analyze the condition of your iDevice. After a composite scan, all the junk data will be available on the screen in categories. Checkmark the data files that you wish to remove and click Clean.

• Step 3 Successfully Remove Junk Files

As the process concludes, a prompt screen appears, showing its completion. You must restart your iDevice to save all changes made to the device. If you wish to perform another round on the device, click Rescan at the bottom of the screen.

2. Uninstall Useless Apps In Batch

When you initiate the Data Eraser tool on your computer and proceed to the Free Up Space section, you will find the option of Erase Applications in the list. Continue on the next screen to select the unwanted apps from the identified applications and click Uninstall to execute the process.

3. Erase Large Files

• Step 1 Scan Large Files on iPhone 8 Plus

From the Free Up Space section, select Erase Large Files option to continue on the next screen. The platform automatically scans the connected device and starts displaying all files that are large in size.

• Step 2 Filter Large Files and Delete

Locate the drop-down menu from the top and select the available options of file formats. Set a limit on the size with the option available on the top. This will filter out the specific files that are fulfilling both metrics. Select the data displayed on the screen and click Export if you wish to save it on your computer. To erase it from your iDevice, click Delete to execute the process.

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• Step 1 Access Organizing Photos Tool

You need to select the Organize Photos option from the Free Up Space section in the Data Eraser tool. Continue on the next screen to select whether you wish to compress the entire photo gallery or export photos to the computer to create space in the device.

On clicking Start, the lossless compression process automatically starts.

• Step 2 Select Images to Compress From Gallery

On the next screen, select the images that you wish to compress within the device without losing their quality. Before selection, you can select a date, and continue with the selection of your images. Keep a check on the quantitative analysis of free space provided by the platform on the top. Once done, click the Start button on the bottom-right of the screen to initiate the process.

• Step 3 Choose Pictures to Export and Delete

If not enough space has been freed up on your iOS device, you can export photos to your PC and delete them from your iOS device. Click “Export” to continue.

Photos of different dates are displayed on the screen after the scanning. Then select a date, select some or all of the photos, and click “Start”.

Note: The “Export then Delete” option should be checked. Otherwise, the Data Eraser tool will retain the photos on your iOS without freeing up any space.

• Step 4 Define the Path to Export and Conclude

Set the path to save all the exported pictures and click Export to execute the process.