How to Factory Reset an iPad – Guide

If you are having issues with your iPad, or just want a fresh start, there are a number of reasons why you might need to restart it. Here are some tips on how to factory reset your iPad and erase everything on it:

  1. Connect your iPad to a Wi-Fi or cellular network and know your Apple ID password when using Find My iPad enabled.
  2. Open the Settings app and select General > Reset > Reset All Content and Settings.
  3. Follow the prompts to enter your Apple ID password and confirm the reset by pressing Reset button.
  4. Your iPad will restart and all content will be erased including any data you have stored on it since last reset.

Apple has released a new firmware update for the iPad that includes bug fixes and improvements. If you have an iPad that is currently running iOS 11.4 or later, please make sure to update to the latest firmware before erasing your device. Apple also recommends saving important information like your contacts, photos, and notes in iCloud before factory resetting the device.

Soft reset your iPad instead

If your iPad is having slow loading times or intermittent errors, a soft reset might be the solution. Follow these steps to perform a soft reset on your iPad: ..

If your iPad model has a power button, hold it to turn it on.

The power slider will appear titled “Slide to power off”. Swipe right to turn off iPad.

If the iPad shuts down, hold the power button until you see the Apple logo and release it.

For iPads with Home Button

If your iPad has a home button all you need to do is keep the power and Home button down simultaneously until the iPad turns off. Once done, the iPad will restart on its own. However, if it doesn’t, repeat the process again to do so.

For iPads without Home Button

  1. Open the Apple App Store and search for “reset iPad”
  2. Click on the “Reset iPad” button
  3. Enter your Apple ID and password
  4. Click on the “Reset iPad” button again
  5. Wait for the process to finish

Press and hold the Volume up button until the phone vibrates. Quickly release the button. ..

Press and hold the Volume down button until the phone vibrates. ..

If your iPad starts up slowly or fails to turn on, hold the Power button until it restarts.

Disable Find My on iPad

If you are using your computer to factory reset your iPad, you will need to disable the Find My service before proceeding. This is easy to do. Just follow along:

Scroll down to the bottom and select “Privacy.” Select “General.” Scroll down to the “Usage” section and select “Location Services.” Select “Allow Location Services.”

If you want to find your settings, tap your name in the top left corner and a list will open up. Tap Find to open your settings.

Find My iPad is a feature that allows you to find your device if it has been lost or stolen.

To turn off Find my iPad and enter your Apple ID password for verification, follow these steps:

  1. Open the Settings app on your iPad.
  2. Tap General.
  3. Tap Find My iPad.
  4. Enter your Apple ID password to turn off Find my iPad and enter your login information to verify your account. ..

Final note

This guide will show you how to factory reset an iPad. This is useful if you need to restore your iPad to its original settings. ..