If you want to erase all of the data and settings on an iPad, you can restore the device to its factory specifications. This is a useful option if you are giving the iPad to someone else or if you just want to make a clean start for yourself. There are two ways to restore the iPad; with or without iTunes. If you restore it with iTunes, a backup will be made of your files and apps. Once it is reset, you can restore your files and apps from the backup.
Restoring to Factory Condition With iTunes
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Open iTunes on your computer. Make sure you have the most recent version of the software. Then connect the iPad to the computer.
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Select the iPad in iTunes. It is located on the sidebar under "Devices."
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Click "Restore" in the "Summary" window.
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Click "Back Up." When the backup is completed, a pop-up window will appear.
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Click "Restore" in the pop-up window. When the iPad is restored to its factory settings, a pop-up window will inform you that the iPad will be restarted. Click "OK."
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Complete the restore process by loading a backup to the iPad or opting to "Set up as a new iPad." If you select the backup option, you can select which of your recent backups you would like to install from the pop-up window.
Restoring to Factory Condition Without iTunes
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Turn on the iPad. Select "Settings," "General," then "Reset."
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Select "Erase All Content and Settings." All the data and settings on the iPad will be erased in about one minute.
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Select either to restore the iPad from a backup or to use it as a new device the next time you connect it to the computer using iTunes.
