{"id":2320,"date":"2018-04-18T07:00:23","date_gmt":"2018-04-18T01:30:23","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.upnxtblog.com\/?p=2320"},"modified":"2019-05-29T19:24:59","modified_gmt":"2019-05-29T13:54:59","slug":"how-to-wipe-your-pc-mobile-data-before-selling-it","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.upnxtblog.com\/index.php\/2018\/04\/18\/how-to-wipe-your-pc-mobile-data-before-selling-it\/","title":{"rendered":"How to wipe your personal data before selling it (For PC\/Mobile\/Router\/eBook reader)"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Whether you’re selling a computer \/ mobile or just want to reinstall an OS from scratch,you would definitely want to make sure all of your personal data, including your photos, messages, and files are wiped before sending it to new owner.In this post,we’ll learn how to wipe your personal data before selling it.<\/p>\n\n

#1.Personal Computers<\/h2>\n

Step #1.<\/strong>\u00a0Download DBAN Utility<\/h3>\n

Download the dban-2.3.0_i586.iso<\/span><\/a> file to your desktop and burn the ISO file to blank CD-R or DVD-R media and make it as bootable.<\/p>\n

You can also use WinImage self extractor<\/a>\u00a0to install DBAN on to USB flash device.<\/p>\n

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Image – Use WinImage to install DBAN on to USB device<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Step #2:<\/strong>\u00a0Make DBAN Bootable disc<\/h3>\n

Run the BIOS setup program and put the USB drive or ROM drive first in the boot order. Do this by pushing ESC, Delete, F1 or F2 when you power-on the computer. Check for a prompt when you power-on the computer or you can consult the motherboard documentation for the key combinations.<\/p>\n

Step #3:Start DBAN<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Here you can choose autonuke to start DBAN in automatic mode or there is an option for Interactive mode which lets you customize exactly how DBAN will erase files, as well as which hard drives it will erase.<\/p>\n

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Image – DBAN home screen<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

WARNING:\u00a0<\/strong>DBAN is about to\u00a0irreversibly erase all the files on all your hard drives, so be sure to choose appropriate options this step and the following ones.<\/em><\/p>\n

Step #4:<\/strong> Choose drive to wipe the data.<\/h3>\n
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Image – Choose drive to wipe data<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Step #5:<\/strong> Choose Wipe method.<\/h3>\n

Wipe method is all about the pattern to be used to erase the files, as well as how many times to repeat that pattern.<\/p>\n

DBAN supports following wipe methods<\/p>\n

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  1. dod\u00a0<\/strong><\/li>\n
  2. dodshort\u00a0<\/strong><\/li>\n
  3. ops2\u00a0<\/strong><\/li>\n
  4. gutmann<\/strong><\/li>\n
  5. prng<\/strong><\/li>\n
  6. quick<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    DBAN recommends using the\u00a0dodshort\u00a0<\/strong>command but you can use any of them that you think is appropriate. Usually quick<\/strong> method would be the best option to choose when you’re not sure on what to choose.<\/p>\n

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    Image – Choose Wipe Method<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

    Step # 6:<\/strong>\u00a0Erase the disc<\/h3>\n

    Based on Wipe Method,DBAN erases the data on the disc.<\/p>\n

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    Image – DBAN Progress<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

    Step #7:<\/strong>\u00a0Wait for DBAN Succeeded Message<\/h3>\n

    Once DBAN has completely finished the data wipe of the selected hard drive(s), you would see this “DBAN succeeded” message.<\/p>\n

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    Image – DBAN Verification<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

    At this point, you can safely remove the disc or USB device that you’ve installed DBAN to, and then shut down or restart your computer.<\/p>\n

    #2.iPad,iPhone or iPod touch<\/h2>\n

    Before you move ahead with the below steps, make sure you have an up-to-date backup of your iPhone\/iPod.<\/p>\n

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    1. Launch the\u00a0Settings app<\/strong>\u00a0from the\u00a0Home screen<\/strong>\u00a0of your iPhone or iPad.<\/li>\n
    2. Now tap on\u00a0General<\/strong>.<\/li>\n
    3. Scroll all the way to the bottom and tap on\u00a0Reset<\/strong>.<\/li>\n
    4. Tap on\u00a0Erase All Content and Settings<\/strong>.\n

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      Image – iPhone Erase All Content and Settings option<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li>\n
    5. Tap on\u00a0Erase iPhone<\/strong>.<\/li>\n
    6. Tap on\u00a0Erase iPhone<\/strong>\u00a0again to confirm.<\/li>\n
    7. Enter your\u00a0Passcode<\/strong>.<\/li>\n
    8. Enter your Apple ID\u00a0password<\/strong>\u00a0to turn off Activate Lock and remove the device from Find my iPhone.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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      Image – Erase iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

      #3.Android Phone\/Tablet<\/h2>\n

      For Android phone\/tablet devices you can perform Factory reset\u00a0but it doesn\u2019t actually overwrite the data. There are possibilities that someone can employ off-the-shelf recovery software and get some of that data back.<\/p>\n

      To avoid this kind of scenario,you can encrypt the data. This is built in option and requires you to enter\u00a0a PIN or password every time you turn your\u00a0phone on. For anyone to recover data from your phone they would need key to decrypt it.<\/p>\n

      Step#1.Encrypt Data<\/h3>\n

      From\u00a0Settings > Security > Encrypt phone\u00a0<\/em>or it could be located at\u00a0Settings > Lock screen & security > Protect encrypted data<\/em>.<\/p>\n

      On an encrypted device, all personal data gets encrypted. This includes things like\u00a0your email, texts, contacts, Google Account data, app\u00a0data, photos, media, and downloads.\u00a0Some non-personal data, like file sizes, aren’t encrypted.<\/p>\n

      To learn more about Full Disk encryption,please check out here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

      Step#2.Factory Reset<\/h3>\n

      Go to\u00a0Settings > Backup & reset > Factory data reset<\/em>\u00a0and then tap\u00a0Reset phone<\/em>\u00a0or\u00a0Reset device<\/em>.In the some of the phones,options could vary,please consult user manual for the same.<\/p>\n

      When the Reset is done, your phone will be wiped and any data that could be recovered will be encrypted and should be impossible to decrypt the same. It\u2019s now safe to sell or pass it along to someone else.<\/p>\n

      Below is video on how to reset your Android Phone :<\/p>\n