If I restore my iPhone will my iTunes library be erased?
I want to restore my iPhone to factory settings and I have forgotten my restrictions password so I'll do it from iTunes. When I have restored it will my iTunes library be erased, also I have movies and tv shows on iTunes will I have to download them again or can I just copy them before I restore then just paste them back into iTunes?
Your on device library would be erased. Nothing on your computer would be affected.
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