Which of the following does a hard reset on an iOS-based device NOT do?

Which of the following does a hard reset on an iOS-based device NOT do?

• Delete data
• Reset the drivers
• Reset the OS
• Stop all apps [Soft rest]

EXPLANATION

Soft Reset iPhone

The simple act of Restarting iPhone by first Turning the iPhone OFF and starting it back again has the potential to fix minor software glitches on your iPhone.
In troubleshooting terms, the act of Restarting an iPhone is commonly referred to as Soft Reset and it is also known as Power Cycling your device.

An iPhone Soft Reset, is known to fix performance issues like iPhone not ringing, iPhone not vibrating, iPhone resetting/rebooting continuously, and also the issue of iPhone getting stuck, freezing or Apps crashing on iPhone.
Since, the Side button (Power Button) on iPhone has been programmed to perform multiple tasks like activating Siri, Accessing Apple Pay or activating SOS, you can no longer use it to Soft Reset iPhone.
Hence, it is time to get used to a new method to Soft Reset iPhone using steps as listed below.

Steps to Soft Reset iPhone

Follow the steps below to Soft Reset iPhone and fix minor software glitches on your iPhone.
1. Press and Hold the Side button and the Volume Up (or the Volume Down) button on your iPhone , until you see “Slide to Power OFF” option on the screen of your iPhone.
3. Wait for your iPhone to completely Power OFF.
4. Wait for 10 seconds, and then Press and Hold on the Side button (Power button) on your iPhone, until you see the Apple logo appearing on the screen of your iPhone.