Steps to follow when returning Apple Products back or sent for repair

If you are willing to return apple product iPod, iPhone, iPad or sending it for servicing please follow below steps to avoid further data loss.

1. If you are willing to return apple product iPod, iPhone, iPad or sending it for servicing please follow below steps to avoid further data loss.
2. Do not forget to synchronize your device with iTunes.
3. Data backup is the most important thing so, do it before sending for repair.
4. Take a backup of you iMessages using settings option.
5.  Erase all the data of your apple device. Follow the below steps for this procedure:   Go to settings- General
        Tap on reset option
         If you are using ios version more than 7.0 then it will ask for password (if enabled)
        Erase all content & settings
        Once again it will ask for confirmation, just confirm it.
        Enter apple id and password to remove an account from the device. 
   
   
   
    
6. Just confirm that your apple product is off by properly by checking activation lock status.
7.  If your device has protective film then just remove it.
8.  If you are using iPhone then remove the SIM card finally.                                                                                                                      This is a very simple procedure which any apple user can do but if needed there are many local apple repair stores present who help you out for data backup with maintaining confidentiality.