iOS 11 - What does Reset All Settings actually reset pls?

[KeanosMagicHat]

So despite owning iPhones since the iPhone 3G, I've never actually used, "Reset All Settings" before.

Possibly a stupid question, but is there a list anywhere of all of the settings that are reset using this option please?

I'm only asking as I've been advised I need to do this to resolve a problem with my phone, but I do want to be able to manually put all of the affected settings back where they are at the moment afterward.

Any help with a list appreciated, I have tried searching but to no avail.

Thank you.

 

[XT550]

The “Reset all Settings” option keeps your apps and data but resets personal preferences and network settings. “Reset Network Settings” removes any Wi-Fi network information, including connection passwords.

 

[KeanosMagicHat]

The “Reset all Settings” option keeps your apps and data but resets personal preferences and network settings. “Reset Network Settings” removes any Wi-Fi network information, including connection passwords.

Thank you for the reply, so I guess we're talking literally everything in the settings menu will be reverted to defaults, including all the individual app settings?

 

[XT550]

It will reset network, keyboard dictionary, home screen layout, and location & privacy settings, etc back to default. You will not lose any files, documents, data, or apps.

 

[KeanosMagicHat]

It will reset network, keyboard dictionary, home screen layout, and location & privacy settings, etc back to default. You will not lose any files, documents, data, or apps.

Thanks again.

After selecting the option, I did indeed have to basically go through every setting and change it back to my preference which took a while, but it was worth it as it solved my issue.

 

[mpavilion]

Thanks again.

After selecting the option, I did indeed have to basically go through every setting and change it back to my preference which took a while, but it was worth it as it solved my issue.

Out of curiosity, what was your issue?

I see this fix suggested often, for all sorts of issues, but rarely confirmation that it actually worked...

 

[KeanosMagicHat]

Out of curiosity, what was your issue?

I see this fix suggested often, for all sorts of issues, but rarely confirmation that it actually worked...

Thank you for asking - a combination of my own stupidity and Apple’s poor design choices culminated in my issue.

The full explanation of my problem is here.

https://forums.macrumors.com/posts/25524778/

Just pleased it’s finally resolved.

Hopefully others can benefit from this knowledge too.

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PS - for those thinking of using the, “Reset All Settings“ option.

Before selecting it, I literally wrote down every single setting. Although time-consuming, it saved a lot of concern and effort when reinstating the settings.

I didn’t bother writing down the individual settings for apps, as this would’ve been a real task.

I decided I would just change the options as I opened each app.

For example, almost every app I open now asks me whether I will allow notifications etc

 

[Rok73]

Before selecting it, I literally wrote down every single setting.

Make screenshots next time. Saves you a lot of hassle.

 

[KeanosMagicHat]

Make screenshots next time. Saves you a lot of hassle.

Yes I thought about doing that, but writing it down actually made me remember them so whilst reinstating I didn’t really have to refer back to my notes.

Others will definitely prefer the screenshot method though, no doubt.