It is important to note that doing an iPad reset will erase all data and settings on the device, so you should back up all important information before proceeding with the reset. In this guide, we will introduce several methods that you can use to reset your iPad easily.
Backup Your iPad Before Resetting
You can easily back up your iPad data with iCloud Storage. This includes information like photos, videos, contacts, documents, and app data and settings. It’s important to know that the iCloud backup service has a storage limit (up to 5GB for a free account) and when the storage is full, the user will have to either buy more storage or use an alternative like iTunes to back up iPad data. To back up your iPad using iCloud, you can follow the steps below:
Connect your iPad to a Wi-Fi network. Go to the “Settings” app on your iPad. Search for “iCloud,” click on it, and then tap “iCloud Backup.” Alternatively, you can also search for “Backup” in the search bar. Make sure the “iCloud Backup” option is checked, and then tap “Back up now.” Wait for the backup process to complete. This may take a few minutes, depending on the amount of data on your iPad. Once the backup is complete, you can check the status of the backup by going back to the iCloud Backup settings.
Reset an iPad to Factory Default
Resetting your iPad to factory settings will erase all data, settings, and apps on the device. This includes personal data, such as contacts, photos, and videos, as well as apps, music, and other media. After the iPad is reset, it will be in the same state as when it was new. You will then need to set it up again. You can also restore a previous backup to retrieve the data you saved before resetting iPad. To Factory reset your iPad, you can follow the steps below:
Go to the “Settings” app on your iPad, and tap on “General.” Scroll down and tap on “Transfer or reset iPad.” Tap on “Erase all content and settings.” Enter your passcode or your Apple ID and password if prompted. Confirm that you want to erase all content and settings by tapping on “Erase now.” Wait for the reset process to complete, which may take a few minutes. Once the reset is complete, you will be prompted to set up your iPad as a new device or restore it from a previous backup.
Other Reset Options on iPad
In addition to the hard reset, Apple also offers the option to reset all settings, reset network settings, home layout, VPN settings, and much more. In case you don’t want to wipe the iPad completely. With these reset options, you can reset it to default settings with just a few clicks. Below we’ve listed the most popular options to reset all settings and reset network settings.
How to Reset All Settings
The Reset Settings feature on iPad resets all settings on iPad to default values but does not delete any personal data or apps. Settings that are reset include things like your Wi-Fi passwords, custom ringtones, and brightness levels.
To reset all settings on your iPad, you can follow the steps below:
How to Reset Network Settings
Resetting the network settings on iPad will erase all previously connected Wi-Fi networks, VPN settings, and cellular settings on iPad. After resetting, you will need to re-enter your Wi-Fi passwords and reconfigure your VPN settings.
To reset the network settings on iPad, you can follow the steps below:
iPad Factory Reset Made Easy
So this is how you can factory reset an iPad in different ways and with different settings. Sometimes a factory reset is necessary to fix a problematic iPad or to erase all content and settings before selling or donating an iPad. We hope you’ve learned something from this blog post. If you have any questions about this topic, we’d be happy to help! Alternatively, you can also contact Apple support who can help you wipe your iPad without passcode and also provide a restore option.
