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June 9, 2008 2:24 PM PDT

Video: Erase personal data from the iPhone

by Jessica Dolcourt

Before tossing out your first-generation iPhone for the iPhone 3G we're all anticipating on July 11, you'll need to wipe off personal data, including your passwords and user IDs. CNET's Tom Merritt shows off three paths to iPhone data-cleanliness using iTunes for Mac and Windows. The first method is simple, but will likely leave a swatch of information behind. The second method is for the ultraparanoid with a lot of time on their hands, and the third method averages techniques to get the data coffers mostly spotless. Check it out.

Originally posted at The Download Blog
Jessica Dolcourt reviews the latest and greatest smartphone apps, in addition to a healthy dose of Windows software. E-mail Jessica and follow her on Twitter.
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by ptzkiler June 10, 2008 3:02 AM PDT
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by cheruvallys June 10, 2008 11:47 PM PDT
it will help me in many ways
by keithspeyer June 13, 2008 6:48 PM PDT
JUST RECEIVED YOUR IPHONE MESSAGE ABOUT DATA ERASING
THIS IS EXCELLENT.

KEEP IT UP ,GOOD JOB

REGARDS Keith Speyer
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