In the case of the iPad, resetting means erasing everything on this iPad. Although we don’t normally perform a factory reset, it’s useful when you want to protect your private data or fix the system errors of your iOS devices. This article introduces 5 ways to Reset an iPad to Factory Settings with step-by-step tutorials. Just read on and follow if you find yourself in one of these situations:
Method 1: Reset via Settings (If you have access to the iPad and can navigate the menus)
- Open the “Settings” app on your iPad.
- Tap on your name at the top of the Settings menu.
- Select “iCloud” (or “Apple ID”) and scroll down to the bottom.
- Tap on “Sign Out” and confirm your decision.
- Go back to the main Settings menu and select “General.”
- Scroll down and tap on “Reset.”
- Choose “Erase All Content and Settings.”
- Enter your passcode (if prompted) and confirm the reset by selecting “Erase [device].”
Method 2: Reset via iTunes (If you have a computer with iTunes installed)
- Connect your iPad to your computer using a USB cable.
- Open iTunes (or Finder if you’re using macOS Catalina or later).
- Select your iPad when it appears in iTunes (or Finder).
- Click on the “Restore iPad” button.
- Confirm your decision to restore the device to factory settings.
Method 3: Reset via Recovery Mode (If you can’t access the iPad settings)
- Connect your iPad to a computer with iTunes installed using a USB cable.
- Force restart your iPad by holding the power button and home button (or volume down button for iPad models without a home button) simultaneously until the recovery mode screen appears.
- On iTunes (or Finder), a prompt will appear indicating that an iPad in recovery mode has been detected.
- Choose the “Restore” option to reset the iPad to factory settings.
Method 4: Reset via Find My (If you have enabled Find My iPad)
- On another device or computer, go to iCloud.com and sign in with your Apple ID.
- Click on “Find iPhone” (or “Find iPad”).
- Select your iPad from the list of devices.
- Click on “Erase iPad” to reset it to factory settings.
Method 5: Reset via iCloud (If you can’t access the iPad physically)
- On another device or computer, go to iCloud.com and sign in with your Apple ID.
- Click on “Find iPhone” (or “Find iPad”).
- Select your iPad from the list of devices.
- Click on “Erase iPad” to reset it to factory settings.
Please note that performing a factory reset erases all data and settings on your iPad. It’s crucial to back up your important data before proceeding with any of these methods.
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