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- Following the procedure to which you were directed by MrHoffman will not cause you to lose any data from the new iPad or iCloud. To be clear, if you follow the process, you do not need to sign-out from iCloud services in order to preserve data.
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- Overview
- Before you begin
- Use Settings to erase iPad
- Use a computer to erase iPad
When you delete data, it no longer appears in apps on iPad, but it isn’t erased from iPad storage. To permanently remove all of your content and settings from your iPad, erase (wipe) your iPad. For example, erase iPad before you sell it, trade it in, or give it away.
There are two ways to erase iPad: using Settings on your iPad, or connecting iPad to a computer with a USB cable and using the Finder or iTunes. The Settings method is the easiest. If you’re unable to open Settings, you need to connect iPad to a computer and use the Finder or iTunes.
•If you intend to sell your iPad, trade it in, or give it away, see the Apple Support article What to do before you sell, give away, or trade in your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch for steps to take before erasing iPad.
•To save your content and settings, back up your iPad shortly before erasing it or when you’re given the option during the erase process. You can use the backup to later restore your data on a new iPhone or iPad.
•Have your iPad passcode ready. If you don’t remember it, see the Apple Support article If you forgot your iPad passcode.
•Have your Apple ID password ready. If you don’t remember it, see the Recover your Apple ID website.
1.Go to Settings > General > Transfer or Reset iPad.
2.Do one of the following:
•Prepare your content and settings to transfer to a new iPad: Tap Get Started, then follow the onscreen instructions. When you finish, return to Settings > General > Transfer or Reset iPad, then tap Erase All Content and Settings.
•Erase all of your data from iPad: Tap Erase All Content and Settings.
You can use a Mac or Windows PC to erase all data and settings from your iPad, restore iPad to factory settings, and install the latest version of iPadOS.
1.Connect your iPad to your computer with a USB or USB-C cable. You may also need an adapter. See Connect iPad and your computer with a cable.
2.Turn on your iPad.
3.Do one of the following:
•On a Mac (macOS 10.15 or later): Click the Finder icon in the Dock to open a Finder window, click the iPad button in the Finder sidebar (below Locations), click General at the top of the window, then click Restore iPad.
•On a Mac (macOS 10.14 or earlier) or a Windows PC: Make sure you have the latest version of iTunes (see the Apple Support article Update to the latest version of iTunes). Open iTunes, click the iPad button near the top left of the iTunes window, click Summary, then click Restore iPad.
Dec 29, 2023 · Erasing an iPad is a straightforward process that involves backing up your data, signing out of your accounts, and performing a factory reset. This will wipe all personal information from the device, making it ready for a new owner or a fresh start.
Mar 24, 2022 · How to factory reset iPad and erase all content. In iPadOS 15. Open the Settings app and then choose General. Swipe down to the very bottom and tap Transfer or Reset iPad. Tap Erase All...
Feb 1, 2022 · The simplest is a soft reset, which could solve performance issues. Is your iPad frozen and you can't it go? A force restart gives you an alternative way to turning off your iPad.
Feb 16, 2024 · Click Restore [device]*. If you’re signed in to Find My, you need to sign out before you can click Restore. Click Restore again to confirm. Your computer erases your device and installs the latest iOS, iPadOS or iPod software. After your device has been restored to factory settings, it will restart. * Restoring an iPhone does not delete your eSIM.
May 23, 2024 · Get help if you forgot your passcode. Select your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch when it appears in the Finder window, the Apple Devices app sidebar, or the iTunes window. Learn what to do if your device doesn't appear. Select Restore Backup. Learn what to do if a message says that your device's software is too old.
