Summary: As smartphone technology advances, the demand for latest mobile phones is at an all-time high leading to an increase in the purchase of new phones. This high refresh cycle of mobile devices has in turn led to a surge in the availability of second-hand mobile devices. Wiping Second-hand Mobile Devices securely using a professional data-wiping tool has become a necessity to ensure that data privacy is safeguarded both for the seller and the buyer.
The tech-savvy mobile phone users keep a watch on the new tech releases announced in smartphones year after year. The accumulation of used smartphones storing Redundant, Obsolete, and Trivial (ROT) information contributes to smartphone pollution. If the data stored on these devices is not diligently erased it can lead to unauthorized access and result in potential security breaches. However, wiping data on smartphones should not be confused with merely factory resetting the device. Mobile devices used by businesses are a treasure trove for confidential information storing sensitive documents, emails, call logs, messages, etc. Wiping these devices before they are resold, donated, or disposed of, and having a proof of data destruction is a necessity for compliance purposes.
Erase Mobile Phones Securely with BitRaser Mobile Eraser and Diagnostics
Second-hand device resellers, refurbishers or mobile retailers selling used mobile phones, or any organization including healthcare providers, government agencies, or financial institutions who provide mobile phones to their employees must erase smartphone data permanently before re-allocating the phones, disposing of or donating them.
BitRaser Mobile Eraser and Diagnostics comes as an efficient solution to wipe iPhones, and Android devices to remove confidential data beyond the scope of recovery. The software generates erasure reports and certificates that can be stored in the cloud for future reference. For bulk mobile device refurbishers, the software offers scalability of wiping up to 40+ mobile devices simultaneously using international standards of erasure like NIST 800-88, DoD 3 pass, etc. What’s more, the software supports MDM detection, erasure of locked iPhones, shows FMIP Status, supports Jailbreak on iPhones, etc. besides other credible features. BitRaser API is available to integrate with IT asset management tools allowing organizations to pull data erasure reports and save them in their central asset management software.
BitRaser Mobile Eraser offers a versatile solution for secure data erasure to wipe Android® devices running on OS 5.0 and above including Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra, Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra, Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra, Samsung Galaxy S21 etc., Google Pixel 8, Google Pixel 8 Pro, Google Pixel 4a, Google Pixel 4a 5G, OnePlus 9, OnePlus 9 Pro, Moto G Power (2021), and other Android phones.
Additionally, the software facilitates the easy and efficient wiping of iOS devices running on iOS versions 9.0 and above like iPhone 15, iPhone 15 Plus, iPhone 14, iPhone14 Plus, iPhone 14 Pro, iPhone 13, iPhone 13 Pro, iPhone 13 Pro Max, iPhone 13 mini, iPhone 12 Pro, iPhone 12 Pro Max, iPhone 12 mini, iPhone 12, iPhone 11 Pro Max, iPhone 11 Pro, iPhone 11, Apple iPhone XR, iPhone XS, Apple iPhone XS Max, iPhone SE (2nd generation) etc.
How Does BitRaser Mobile Eraser & Diagnostics Software Work?
BitRaser mobile phone erasure and diagnostics software can be deployed across multiple platforms to meet the diverse data-wiping needs of organizations. The software is available for Windows, Mac, and Bare bone hardware (Linux-based ISO) to wipe Android, and iOS devices easily.
Learn how to wipe iOS and Android-based mobile phones using the steps listed below.
1) Wipe iPhones and Android-based devices on Windows or Mac Machine
- Download the BitRaser Mobile Eraser .exe file (for Windows) or .dmg file (for Mac) from the email received post-purchase.
- Install the BitRaser Mobile Eraser tool on your Windows or Mac machine.
- Launch the software after the installation, acquire licenses from the BitRaser cloud using your login credentials received post-purchase, and start the erasure process. (Internet connection is required)
- Choose the erasure standard and select mobile devices to start wiping your iOS and Android smartphones.
- Erasure reports are automatically saved on the BitRaser cloud in PDF, CSV, and XML formats.
2) Wipe iPhones and Android-based devices on Bare-Bone Hardware (Linux)
- Download the BitRaser Mobile Eraser ISO file from the email received post-purchase or from the BitRaser Cloud Server Support Section.
- Burn the ISO file on a USB drive to boot the machine with BitRaser mobile software.
- The erasure licenses will be available from the BitRaser cloud post connection is established (internet connection required)
- Select the erasure method, mobile devices to erase, and start wiping your iOS and Android smartphones. You can wipe up to 40+ devices simultaneously.
- Erasure reports are automatically saved on the BitRaser cloud in PDF, CSV, and XML formats.
You may also read detailed instructions from our deployment section.
FAQs
How to erase iPhones? You can easily and efficiently erase iPhones like iPhone 15, iPhone 14, iPhone 13, iPhone 12, iPhone 11, and the other iPhone variants with BitRaser Mobile Eraser and Diagnostics software.
How to wipe an Android phone completely? The BitRaser Mobile Eraser and diagnostics software is an easy-to-use DIY smartphone wiping tool through which you can permanently wipe Android devices using either bare-bone hardware or a Windows or Mac machine.
Should I reset or erase my phone? Factory reset or formatting mobile phones fails to ensure permanent data removal as the deleted data can be easily retrieved with free DIY data recovery software. Thus, you must erase your smartphones to protect sensitive data from falling into wrong hands.
Does wiping a phone remove everything? Yes, by wiping your phone with a professional data erasure software like BitRaser Mobile Eraser and Diagnostics you can ensure permanent data removal beyond the scope of recovery.