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How to Factory Reset Apple device using Ramdisk method ?

Created: 2026-08-17 14:30:00

Warning

Device must be in DFU mode before starting. Make sure to select the correct Pwn/Exploit method for your device chip.

Step 1 — Pwn/Exploit

Apple Factory Reset - Options

  1. Open Hydra Tool
  2. Open Apple Module
  3. Go to Options tab
  4. Select Pwn/Exploit method based on your device:
    • Gaster — A12/A13 devices
    • Pwn/Exploit A7-A11 Method 1 — A7 to A11
    • Pwn/Exploit A7-A11 Method 2 — Alternative for A7-A11
    • Pwn/Exploit A5/A6 — A5 and A6 devices
  5. Click Execute

Step 2 — Start Ramdisk

Apple Factory Reset - Ramdisk

  1. Switch to Ramdisk/Purple tab
  2. Select Ramdisk Console
  3. Click Execute
  4. Wait until status shows Ramdisk Running

Step 3 — Mount

Apple Factory Reset - Mount

  1. Select Mount method based on your iOS version:
    • Universal Method - Auto — Auto detect (recommended)
    • Universal Method - iOS 16 — iOS 16.x
    • Universal Method - iOS 15 — iOS 15.x
    • Mount iOS 12-14 — iOS 12 to 14
    • Mount A5 CPU — A5 chip devices
  2. Click Execute

Step 4 — Factory Reset

Apple Factory Reset - Reset

  1. Select correct Factory Reset option:
    • Factory Reset 15/16 — for iOS 15 and 16
    • Factory Reset 12 — for iOS 12
    • Factory Reset 14 — for iOS 14
  2. Click Execute
  3. Wait for process to complete

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