There are several reasons why you might need to do a hard factory reset on your iPad. Maybe you’re trying to sell it and want to erase all of your data, or maybe you’re experiencing some serious glitches that can’t be fixed with a simple restart. Whatever the reason, doing a hard factory reset is pretty easy as long as you follow these simple steps.
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What Is A Factory Reset And Why Would You Want To Do One On Your iPad?
A factory reset will erase all the data on your iPad and restore it to its original factory settings. This can be useful if you’re selling your iPad or giving it to someone else, or if you’re having trouble with your iPad and need to start over.
How To Back Up Your iPad Before Doing A Factory Reset?
It is always a good idea to back up your iPad before doing a factory reset. This way, if anything goes wrong, you will have a backup of your data. To back up your iPad, you can use iCloud or iTunes.
If you are going to use iCloud to back up your iPad, make sure that you are connected to a Wi-Fi network. To back up your iPad using iCloud, go to Settings > iCloud > Backup. Then, turn on iCloud Backup and tap Back Up Now.
If you are going to use iTunes to back up your iPad, connect your iPad to your computer and open iTunes. Then, click on the iPad icon in the upper-left corner of the iTunes window. In the iPad Summary window, click on the Back Up Now button.
Once you have backed up your iPad, you can proceed with the factory reset.
How Do You Do A Hard Factory Reset On An iPad?
To do a hard factory reset on your iPad, follow these steps:
1. Go to Settings > General > Reset.
2. Tap “Erase all content and settings.”
3. Enter your passcode if prompted, then tap “Erase iPad.”
4. Wait for your iPad to reset, which may take a few minutes. Once it’s finished, you can set up your iPad as new or restore it from a backup.
How Do I Factory Reset My Ipad Without Passcode?
If you forgot your passcode, or if a message says that your device is disabled, follow these steps to remove your passcode.
1. If you have never synced with iTunes or set up Find My iPhone in iCloud, you will need to use recovery mode to restore your device. Connect your device to a computer that has iTunes, and open iTunes. While your device is connected, force restart it by pressing and holding both the Sleep/Wake and Home buttons for at least 10 seconds, until you see the Apple logo.
2. If you have previously synced with iTunes or set up Find My iPhone in iCloud, you can reset your device without using recovery mode. Connect your device to a computer that has iTunes, and open iTunes.
3. Select your device in iTunes. If you don’t see it, make sure that you have connected your device to the computer and that iTunes is up to date.
4. Click Summary, then click Restore Device.
5. If a message asks for your device passcode or to Trust This Computer, follow the prompts.
6. If you backed up with iTunes or iCloud, you can set up from your backup after restoring. If you didn’t back up, you’ll need to set up as a new device.
If you can’t update or restore your device using recovery mode, or you can’t use recovery mode because of broken buttons or other problems, you might be able to factory reset your device using iTunes. Factory resetting your device will delete all of your data and settings, so make sure that you have a backup.
What To Do If Something Goes Wrong During The iPad Reset Process?
If you find that something goes wrong during the iPad reset process, there are a few things you can do to try and fix the problem. First, try restarting your iPad. If that doesn’t work, you can try resetting your iPad through iTunes. If neither of those solutions work, you may need to take your iPad to an Apple Store or authorized service provider for further assistance.
Conclusion
In this article, we have discussed how to back up your iPad before doing a factory reset, how to do a hard factory reset on an iPad, and what to do if something goes wrong during the iPad reset process. We hope that this information has been helpful to you. Thank you for reading!