Factory hard reset will reset your phone to factory settings. Removing everything including the password! WILL NOT REMOVE APPLE ID – ICLOUD What is Activation Lock (apple lock/ iCloud lock)? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Un6862_lGsQ Check Activation Lock (Apple / iCloud lock) status instructions: https://www.youtube.com/edit?o=U&video_id=KNyKMwNoqyw