
However, you cannot use it on CD (CDR, DVD) - such disks you should physically destroy to avoid any possibility of recovery. Prevent Restore can wipe deleted files on any disk, for example, USB flash, SSD, memory stick, or any other sort of removable disk (media storage). The program uses several security algorithms (DoD 5220.22, Gutmann, and others). This program's primary purpose is to make it impossible to recover files and folders deleted in the past. Anyone can use special recovery software to restore deleted data (files and folders) because the files' remnants still exist on the hard disk until overwritten with other data. If you clean your computer's Recycle Bin, the files and folders are not deleted forever. After the Update or Restore completes, set up your device.Prevent Restore renders files and folders unrecoverable by using several security algorithms to ensure that nothing is left on the hard disk.If the download takes more than 15 minutes and your device exits the recovery mode screen, let the download finish, then repeat step 3. Wait while your computer downloads the software for your device. When you see the option to Update or Restore, choose Update. Keep holding them until you see the recovery mode screen. iPhone 6s or earlier, including iPhone SE (1st generation), and iPod touch (6th generation) or earlier: Press and hold both the Home and the top (or side) buttons at the same time.iPhone 7, iPhone 7 Plus, and iPod touch (7th generation): Press and hold the top (or side) and volume down buttons at the same time.Then, press and hold the side button until you see the recovery mode screen. Press and quickly release the volume down button.

iPhone 8 or later, including iPhone SE (2nd generation): Press and quickly release the volume up button.Keep your device connected and wait until the recovery mode screen appears:.If iTunes is already open, close it, then open it again. On a Mac with macOS Mojave or earlier, or on a PC, open iTunes. On a Mac with macOS Catalina or later, open the Finder.Connect your device to your computer with a USB cable.If you're using iTunes, make sure you have the latest version of iTunes. Make sure that your Mac is up to date.
