How to completely remove jailbreak?

I have jailbroken one of my phones a while back ago, and while I am no longer in a jailbroken state, I think I have still have some excess jailbreak files leftover, as some apps are crashing upong JB detection. I also ran a test on the Certo Mobile Security app (though not sure if it's accurate/trustworthy) and it says jailbreak detected. My device is already at latest version and it wants to perform a restore from backup using iTunes.


But with the restore from iTunes part, what if I backed up previously when I was still jailbroken? If I restore from iTunes with that backup, will the JB files still resonate? I did some searching online and I get both answers saying restore from backup works and doesn't work, as well as a DFU restore will work.

Earlier iPhone models

Posted on May 4, 2023 2:22 AM

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Posted on May 4, 2023 2:26 AM

The process known to me is...

Tap Settings > General > Transfer or Reset [Device]. Then tap Erase All Content and Settings. Erase All Content and Settings from your iPhone ...


Do not use you backup. Set it up as new device after erase process is completed


How to factory reset your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch


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May 4, 2023 2:26 AM in response to pancakes80

The process known to me is...

Tap Settings > General > Transfer or Reset [Device]. Then tap Erase All Content and Settings. Erase All Content and Settings from your iPhone ...


Do not use you backup. Set it up as new device after erase process is completed


How to factory reset your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch


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