Owners of equipment from Apple are less likely than users of other brands to encounter operational problems operating system, but sometimes they also have to reset the iPad to factory settings. The reasons for this may be different, but the methods for performing a system rollback do not change. There are three options - through a tablet, through a PC and a method for those who do not remember the password for account.
Before you reset your iPad to factory settings, you need to make sure that the device is charged at least 30%, and ideally fully charged or connected to power. The second important preparatory point is Creation backup copy . It is necessary if the user resets the device not for subsequent sale or to eliminate software glitches after an unsuccessful update of his device to new version BY. After the procedure is completed, all user data can be restored from the copy.
You can make a backup in two ways:
- directly from your tablet via iCloud;
- by connecting the device to a PC, you will need iTunes installed here.
The difference between the methods is that in the second case, the user does not choose which data to save. All information will be copied - photos, music, notes, browser bookmarks, contacts, etc. It is quite obvious that this process may take longer, but after restoration everything will return to its place. The iCloud option allows the Apple owner to choose what exactly he wants to save. To copy to the cloud you will need stable internet connection via Wi-Fi. Both methods work on all versions of tablets and smartphones - from iPad 2 to iPhone XS.
Making a copy via iCloud
A copy in iCloud is created through the settings directly on the tablet. The user needs to enter the “storage” item and then select “create a copy”.
Advice! If you move the slider to the “on” position at the “ backup data”, then the device will upload information to the cloud daily, provided that the tablet is connected to Wi-Fi, is charging, and its display is turned off at the time of copying.
Making a copy via PC
To save all data from your device and fully restore information, it is better to use iTunes. The procedure is not complicated, so it is worth sacrificing time and waiting to receive a full copy, so that later it does not turn out that important data was accidentally deleted. The procedure for creating a backup in iTunes is as follows.
- You must enable iTunes on your PC.
- Before creating a backup or resetting your iPad, iTunes must be updated to the latest version.
- The iPad is connected with a cable to the PC; in iTunes, the connected gadget will be displayed in the “devices” menu.
- Using the mouse, a menu of functions opens, in it you should select “create a backup copy”.
All you have to do is wait until the copy is received. Depending on the amount of internal memory and its fullness, the waiting time will vary. When the process is completed, you should go to the iTunes settings, open the “devices” item and make sure that a fresh copy of the system is displayed there, and it is indicated that the process was successful. Then you can reset your iPad to factory settings.
System rollback via iPad settings
The easiest way to return an iPad to factory settings is through the firmware in the device settings. There is different options to roll back the device– with saving user data or complete removal all information. In addition, you can delete network connection settings if you have problems connecting to the Internet, or delete home button settings, as well as clear the dictionary in the keyboard and get rid of geolocation data.
To restore the device to its factory state, the user needs the first two options - “reset settings” or “reset settings and content”. The second option is best used if you later need to set up the iPad as new (that is, the tablet is sold to a new owner), and the first option is suitable for troubleshooting errors in the iPad. For example, it begins to freeze or the application does not open. If you simply delete the settings, the changes will not affect user content.
To reset the iPad, you need to go into its settings, select the “basic” item, at the end of the list there will be a “reset” sub-item. It contains several more points that are listed above. All that remains is to choose the most suitable one and follow the instructions of the system.
Reset via iTunes
Another way to reset your iPad to factory settings is to use iTunes on your computer. It was mentioned above that it should first be updated to the most latest version. Important before iPad recovery via iTunes Disable Find My iPad feature. To do this, you will need your Apple ID password. How to roll back without a password will be described in the last section of this text. If there are no problems with access to the account, then the device will be reset according to the following algorithm.
Reset without password
It happens that the user forgot the password for his Apple ID or did not know it at all, since the tablet was given to him already configured. In this case, the instructions for restoring via iTunes will be useless, since the “find iPad” function is active, and it is impossible to turn it off without knowing the password. In this case, you will have to enter the mode Recovery Mode and carry out all the procedures in it. With its help you can bypass “find iPad”. In fact, the reset procedure is no different from that described above, only the device itself must be in recovery mode at the time of pairing with the PC.
To do this, you need to disconnect it from the cable and turn it off completely. When the device has completed its work, you should hold down the “Home” button and, without releasing it, connect the iPad to the PC via a cable. If everything is done correctly, then the iTunes icon and a drawn cable will appear on the gadget screen. Now all that remains is to log into iTunes and reset the device in the same way as described above.
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Are you planning to sell your iPad or are you trying to get rid of one or another software glitch? In this case, you definitely need to reset your device. True, in the second case, you can first try to do a partial reset, and if that doesn’t help, proceed with a full reset, but in the first case, you need to immediately roll back to the factory settings.
Many service centers today offer to reset the device for the nth amount, but the reset procedure is very simple, and it’s hardly worth paying for it. However, it’s up to you to decide - in this article we’ll tell you how to perform a full and partial reset on an iPad, and after studying the above methods, you’ll be able to conclude whether you can handle these procedures or whether you can’t do it without the help of a professional.
Partially resetting the settings is a very effective measure in getting rid of one or another system glitch. It is performed through the “Reset” menu; to get into it you need to open “Settings”, tap the “General” section, and in it - the “Reset” item.
Please study this menu carefully. If you are trying to eliminate software glitch, you should take a close look at his first three points. If your iPad has problems with the network of one kind or another - for example, it cannot determine the operator or does not find Wi-Fi - refer to the “Reset network settings” item. You just need to tap on it and confirm your intention in the dialog box that appears; the system will do the rest for you.
In the case when you are trying to fix a software failure of a different nature, for example, the “Camera” application constantly crashes, you will need to tap the “Reset all settings” item. Don't be alarmed - your data and content will not be affected.
The items “Reset keyboard dictionary/Home settings/geo settings” were not created to eliminate software failures, they are needed purely to reset certain parameters. By completing the “Reset keyboard dictionary” item, you will erase from it all the words that you were once “forced” to remember. By removing geo-settings, block all applications (that were once allowed) from determining your location. When you reset the “Home” settings, the “factory” screensavers will return to the “Home” and lock screens, and applications on the desktop will be located as they were located at the time of purchase of the device.
Full reset
And finally, about one more item in the “Reset” menu - “Erase content and settings” - this item allows you to perform a full rollback to factory settings, and at the same time both the settings and all data stored on the tablet are deleted. It is required in two cases - if a partial reset did not fix the problem, and also if you are planning to sell the device and do not want the new owner to get your data.
However, it is worth noting that full reset on iPad you can not only use the above menu, but also through special program iTunes and cloud service iCloud. We will analyze all three methods, and you can choose the most convenient one for yourself.
Creating a Backup
However, before getting rid of all your data and content, be sure to back it up. You can back up information in two ways - through the device menu (in this situation, a copy will be saved in iCloud) and through iTunes (then all information will be downloaded to your PC).
To send data to the cloud:
1 Connect your iPad to your Wi-Fi network. 2 Open iPad Settings, then iCloud. 3 Select Backup. 4 Activate the “iCloud Backup” slider and tap “Create a backup copy.”
To backup via iTunes:
1 Connect your device to your PC with iTunes. Don't have iTunes installed? Download it from here. 2 Launch the program and wait until it recognizes the device - this fact will be signaled by the appearance of a tablet-shaped icon on the iTunes control panel. 3 Click on the iPad icon, in the menu on the left, click “Browse”. 4 Next, in the menu on the right, click “Create a copy now.”
Done - all you have to do is wait for the program to complete the backup operation.
Reset via device menu
So, if the backup is complete, you can proceed with the reset. The easiest way to do this is through the device menu:
1 Open iPad Settings, then General/Reset. 2 Tap the “Erase all content and settings” item in the “Reset” menu.
3 In the next window, confirm your intention twice (!) - do not be surprised that you are asked if you really want to delete all information twice - after all, this is a rather important decision. Important point! If you have the Find My iPad option enabled (activated in the iCloud menu), after confirmation you will also need to enter Apple password ID.
After confirming your intention to erase all data and entering a password, the iPad will begin the reset procedure, after which it will automatically reboot and prompt you to perform the initial setup.
Reset via iTunes
As we mentioned above, you can also reset settings using iTunes:
1 Connect your device to your PC with iTunes. 2 Launch the program and wait until it recognizes the device - this fact will be signaled by the appearance of a tablet-shaped icon on the iTunes control panel. 3 Click on the iPad icon, in the menu on the left, click “Browse”.
4 Next, in the menu on the right, click “Restore iPad...”. Once restored, iTunes will restart your iPad and prompt you to complete the initial setup. You probably noticed that the instructions for performing a backup through this program and the instructions for restoring to factory settings using it differ only in the last step, so this reset method is very convenient if you performed the backup through iTunes. After creating a backup, you just need to click on one button “Restore iPad...”
Reset via iCloud
And finally, another way to reset settings and content is to erase the iPad in iCloud. Special advantage this method reset is that you do not need the device itself, the reset will be performed through the website cloud storage. So, to restore to factory settings via iCloud:
1 Go to iCloud.com, enter your Apple ID.
3 Click the “All devices” menu and select yours. 
4 In the menu on the right, click on “Erase iPad” and confirm the deletion. Important! If Find My iPad is enabled on your tablet, you will also need to enter your Apple ID password.
Once the reset is completed, the iPad will restart in Initial Setup mode.
Initial setup
So, no matter how you reset settings and content, you will eventually see the initial setup menu. Moreover, if the device is reset via iTunes and the “Find iPad” option is enabled on it, the first step of this setup will be to enter the Apple ID. Then everything will be very simple - the only critical point is the “Programs and Data” item, here you will need to indicate how to configure the device - as new or restore it from a copy.
Let's summarize
Well, as you can see, the reset procedure is really quite simple and, perhaps, anyone can handle it without the help of a service center, although if you are still afraid of losing data by not backing up correctly and you need guarantees, contact a professional. Moreover, most likely, the price for such a simple procedure will be purely symbolic.
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Reset with password
Reset without password
07.07.2017 00:54
To return the tablet to initial settings There are reasons, and this is not just about selling the device. This will help you remove applications downloaded from App Store. It will help eliminate device glitches and get rid of some operating system errors. Will solve the problem with connecting to wireless network and interruptions during use. Problems with VPN connection are solved. Possibility to reset only part of the data.
There are several ways to return your iPad to factory settings. The choice of method is determined by what result you want to get in the end. Before resetting to factory settings, make sure that your iPad 4 has sufficient battery life, at least 30%. If the tablet turns off during operation, problems with the software may occur.
When using this method, the iPad 2 must turn on and you must remember its password. Turn on your tablet and go to standard menu according to settings. Activate the reset option. IN this section Multiple functions can be used.
Reset location settings allows you to remove location and privacy information. A reset keyboard dictionary results in the removal of all previously entered words in the dictionary that are unknown to the device. Clearing Home button data makes it possible to remove all unnecessary data from the Home screen. Resetting the network settings allows you to avoid operational failures when changing the SIM card. In this case, only information about mobile network data will be deleted.
You need to reset all settings on the device if you need to restore the settings of all applications on the tablet to their initial settings. This option allows you to completely erase your information, but leave all installed applications on the spot.
“Reset content and settings” wipes the device completely, removing personal data, applications and other settings
How to reset an iPad to factory settings if it has been jailbroken? This method suitable for this. During this process, you will need administrator rights to change the folder name. This is only available to jailbroken devices. Clearing data occurs as a result of changing the name of the directory in which all user data is recorded.
The first step is to install a standard file manager. Using this manager, you need to find a directory called Library. Find a folder there called Preferences. Change her name to something else. Use English.
This method creates a new profile that will have initial settings, while the user’s information will remain on the tablet. In order to get everything back, you should simply replace the folder name with the previous one.
Update the program to the latest version and open it on your personal computer. Connect your tablet to your computer using the original USB cable. Then there are two ways, with and without a password.
Reset with password
Turn off Find My iPad. To do this you must know secret code from Apple ID. Click on the device display at the top left of the program window. Select “review” from the list provided. Next, click “restore iPad.” In the action confirmation window, click “restore”. The process has started, please wait for completion.
Reset without password
If for some reason you cannot enter your secret code, then we will configure the initial parameters through Recovery Mode. In order to activate this mode, you need to turn off the tablet completely. Wait 1-4 minutes for all processes to complete.
To turn it on you need to use the buttons. Press and hold the Power button and then press the Home button. After 10-14 seconds you need to press the power key. A little later, press the Home key. As soon as the iTunes logo and cable picture are displayed, you can launch the iTunes program.
After successfully activating the mode, open the iTunes program and click “restore iPad”. After the automatic check window appears, click “check”. Next, click “restore and update”. After confirmation, the recovery process will begin, wait for it to complete. The speed of this procedure will depend on the speed of the Internet, because the firmware update will be downloaded. If you need to exit Recovery Mode without using recovery, then hold down the power button until the boot image appears.
Now you know how to reset your iPad to its original settings and you can do it whenever you need. If you are going to sell your device, be sure to disable the “find iPad” function, otherwise the new owner will have problems with the purchased tablet. And erase your data completely, you don’t want your personal information to become known to other people. In order to completely delete personal data, you must use reset parameters through the standard menu.
07.07.2017 00:54
There are reasons for returning the tablet to its original settings, and this is not just about selling the device. This will help you remove applications downloaded from the App Store. It will help eliminate device glitches and get rid of some operating system errors. Allows you to solve problems with connecting to a wireless network and interruptions during use. Problems with VPN connection are solved. Possibility to reset only part of the data.
There are several ways to return your iPad to factory settings. The choice of method is determined by what result you want to get in the end. Before resetting to factory settings, make sure that your iPad 4 has sufficient battery life, at least 30%. If the tablet turns off during operation, problems with the software may occur.
When using this method, the iPad 2 must turn on and you must remember its password. Turn on the tablet and go to the standard settings menu. Activate the reset option. There are several functions you can use in this section.
Reset location settings allows you to remove location and privacy information. A reset keyboard dictionary results in the removal of all previously entered words in the dictionary that are unknown to the device. Clearing Home button data makes it possible to remove all unnecessary data from the Home screen. Resetting the network settings allows you to avoid operational failures when changing the SIM card. In this case, only information about mobile network data will be deleted.
You need to reset all settings on the device if you need to restore the settings of all applications on the tablet to their initial settings. This option allows you to completely erase your information, but leave all installed applications in place.
“Reset content and settings” wipes the device completely, removing personal data, applications and other settings
How to reset an iPad to factory settings if it has been jailbroken? This method is suitable for this. During this process, you will need administrator rights to change the folder name. This is only available to jailbroken devices. Clearing data occurs as a result of changing the name of the directory in which all user data is recorded.
The first step is to install a standard file manager. Using this manager, you need to find a directory called Library. Find a folder there called Preferences. Change her name to something else. Use English.
This method creates a new profile that will have initial settings, while the user's information will remain on the tablet. In order to get everything back, you should simply replace the folder name with the previous one.
Update the program to the latest version and open it on your personal computer. Connect your tablet to your computer using the original USB cable. Then there are two ways, with and without a password.
Reset with password
Turn off Find My iPad. To do this, you must know the secret code from your Apple ID. Click on the device display at the top left of the program window. Select “review” from the list provided. Next, click “restore iPad.” In the action confirmation window, click “restore”. The process has started, please wait for completion.
Reset without password
If for some reason you cannot enter your secret code, then we will configure the initial parameters through Recovery Mode. In order to activate this mode, you need to turn off the tablet completely. Wait 1-4 minutes for all processes to complete.
To turn it on you need to use the buttons. Press and hold the Power button and then press the Home button. After 10-14 seconds you need to press the power key. A little later, press the Home key. As soon as the iTunes logo and cable picture are displayed, you can launch the iTunes program.
After successfully activating the mode, open the iTunes program and click “restore iPad”. After the automatic check window appears, click “check”. Next, click “restore and update”. After confirmation, the recovery process will begin, wait for it to complete. The speed of this procedure will depend on the speed of the Internet, because the firmware update will be downloaded. If you need to exit Recovery Mode without using recovery, then hold down the power button until the boot image appears.
Now you know how to reset your iPad to its original settings and you can do it whenever you need. If you are going to sell your device, be sure to disable the “find iPad” function, otherwise the new owner will have problems with the purchased tablet. And erase your data completely, you don’t want your personal information to become known to other people. In order to completely delete personal data, you must use reset parameters through the standard menu.
07.07.2017 00:55
There are reasons for returning the tablet to its original settings, and this is not just about selling the device. This will help you remove applications downloaded from the App Store. It will help eliminate device glitches and get rid of some operating system errors. Allows you to solve problems with connecting to a wireless network and interruptions during use. Problems with VPN connection are solved. Possibility to reset only part of the data.
There are several ways to return your iPad to factory settings. The choice of method is determined by what result you want to get in the end. Before resetting to factory settings, make sure that your iPad 4 has sufficient battery life, at least 30%. If the tablet turns off during operation, problems with the software may occur.
When using this method, the iPad 2 must turn on and you must remember its password. Turn on the tablet and go to the standard settings menu. Activate the reset option. There are several functions you can use in this section.
Reset location settings allows you to remove location and privacy information. A reset keyboard dictionary results in the removal of all previously entered words in the dictionary that are unknown to the device. Clearing Home button data makes it possible to remove all unnecessary data from the Home screen. Resetting the network settings allows you to avoid operational failures when changing the SIM card. In this case, only information about mobile network data will be deleted.
You need to reset all settings on the device if you need to restore the settings of all applications on the tablet to their initial settings. This option allows you to completely erase your information, but leave all installed applications in place.
“Reset content and settings” wipes the device completely, removing personal data, applications and other settings
How to reset an iPad to factory settings if it has been jailbroken? This method is suitable for this. During this process, you will need administrator rights to change the folder name. This is only available to jailbroken devices. Clearing data occurs as a result of changing the name of the directory in which all user data is recorded.
The first step is to install a standard file manager. Using this manager, you need to find a directory called Library. Find a folder there called Preferences. Change her name to something else. Use English.
This method creates a new profile that will have initial settings, while the user's information will remain on the tablet. In order to get everything back, you should simply replace the folder name with the previous one.
Update the program to the latest version and open it on your personal computer. Connect your tablet to your computer using the original USB cable. Then there are two ways, with and without a password.
Reset with password
Turn off Find My iPad. To do this, you must know the secret code from your Apple ID. Click on the device display at the top left of the program window. Select “review” from the list provided. Next, click “restore iPad.” In the action confirmation window, click “restore”. The process has started, please wait for completion.
Reset without password
If for some reason you cannot enter your secret code, then we will configure the initial parameters through Recovery Mode. In order to activate this mode, you need to turn off the tablet completely. Wait 1-4 minutes for all processes to complete.
To turn it on you need to use the buttons. Press and hold the Power button and then press the Home button. After 10-14 seconds you need to press the power key. A little later, press the Home key. As soon as the iTunes logo and cable picture are displayed, you can launch the iTunes program.
After successfully activating the mode, open the iTunes program and click “restore iPad”. After the automatic check window appears, click “check”. Next, click “restore and update”. After confirmation, the recovery process will begin, wait for it to complete. The speed of this procedure will depend on the speed of the Internet, because the firmware update will be downloaded. If you need to exit Recovery Mode without using recovery, then hold down the power button until the boot image appears.
Now you know how to reset your iPad to its original settings and you can do it whenever you need. If you are going to sell your device, be sure to disable the “find iPad” function, otherwise the new owner will have problems with the purchased tablet. And erase your data completely, you don’t want your personal information to become known to other people. In order to completely delete personal data, you must use reset parameters through the standard menu.
07.07.2017 00:55
There are reasons for returning the tablet to its original settings, and this is not just about selling the device. This will help you remove applications downloaded from the App Store. It will help eliminate device glitches and get rid of some operating system errors. Allows you to solve problems with connecting to a wireless network and interruptions during use. Problems with VPN connection are solved. Possibility to reset only part of the data.
There are several ways to return your iPad to factory settings. The choice of method is determined by what result you want to get in the end. Before resetting to factory settings, make sure that your iPad 4 has sufficient battery life, at least 30%. If the tablet turns off during operation, problems with the software may occur.
When using this method, the iPad 2 must turn on and you must remember its password. Turn on the tablet and go to the standard settings menu. Activate the reset option. There are several functions you can use in this section.
Reset location settings allows you to remove location and privacy information. A reset keyboard dictionary results in the removal of all previously entered words in the dictionary that are unknown to the device. Clearing Home button data makes it possible to remove all unnecessary data from the Home screen. Resetting the network settings allows you to avoid operational failures when changing the SIM card. In this case, only information about mobile network data will be deleted.
You need to reset all settings on the device if you need to restore the settings of all applications on the tablet to their initial settings. This option allows you to completely erase your information, but leave all installed applications in place.
“Reset content and settings” wipes the device completely, removing personal data, applications and other settings
How to reset an iPad to factory settings if it has been jailbroken? This method is suitable for this. During this process, you will need administrator rights to change the folder name. This is only available to jailbroken devices. Clearing data occurs as a result of changing the name of the directory in which all user data is recorded.
The first step is to install a standard file manager. Using this manager, you need to find a directory called Library. Find a folder there called Preferences. Change her name to something else. Use English.
This method creates a new profile that will have initial settings, while the user's information will remain on the tablet. In order to get everything back, you should simply replace the folder name with the previous one.
Update the program to the latest version and open it on your personal computer. Connect your tablet to your computer using the original USB cable. Then there are two ways, with and without a password.
Reset with password
Turn off Find My iPad. To do this, you must know the secret code from your Apple ID. Click on the device display at the top left of the program window. Select “review” from the list provided. Next, click “restore iPad.” In the action confirmation window, click “restore”. The process has started, please wait for completion.
Reset without password
If for some reason you cannot enter your secret code, then we will configure the initial parameters through Recovery Mode. In order to activate this mode, you need to turn off the tablet completely. Wait 1-4 minutes for all processes to complete.
To turn it on you need to use the buttons. Press and hold the Power button and then press the Home button. After 10-14 seconds you need to press the power key. A little later, press the Home key. As soon as the iTunes logo and cable picture are displayed, you can launch the iTunes program.
After successfully activating the mode, open the iTunes program and click “restore iPad”. After the automatic check window appears, click “check”. Next, click “restore and update”. After confirmation, the recovery process will begin, wait for it to complete. The speed of this procedure will depend on the speed of the Internet, because the firmware update will be downloaded. If you need to exit Recovery Mode without using recovery, then hold down the power button until the boot image appears.
Now you know how to reset your iPad to its original settings and you can do it whenever you need. If you are going to sell your device, be sure to disable the “find iPad” function, otherwise the new owner will have problems with the purchased tablet. And erase your data completely, you don’t want your personal information to become known to other people. In order to completely delete personal data, you must use reset parameters through the standard menu.
07.07.2017 00:55
There are reasons for returning the tablet to its original settings, and this is not just about selling the device. This will help you remove applications downloaded from the App Store. It will help eliminate device glitches and get rid of some operating system errors. Allows you to solve problems with connecting to a wireless network and interruptions during use. Problems with VPN connection are solved. Possibility to reset only part of the data.
There are several ways to return your iPad to factory settings. The choice of method is determined by what result you want to get in the end. Before resetting to factory settings, make sure that your iPad 4 has sufficient battery life, at least 30%. If the tablet turns off during operation, problems with the software may occur.
When using this method, the iPad 2 must turn on and you must remember its password. Turn on the tablet and go to the standard settings menu. Activate the reset option. There are several functions you can use in this section.
Reset location settings allows you to remove location and privacy information. A reset keyboard dictionary results in the removal of all previously entered words in the dictionary that are unknown to the device. Clearing Home button data makes it possible to remove all unnecessary data from the Home screen. Resetting the network settings allows you to avoid operational failures when changing the SIM card. In this case, only information about mobile network data will be deleted.
You need to reset all settings on the device if you need to restore the settings of all applications on the tablet to their initial settings. This option allows you to completely erase your information, but leave all installed applications in place.
“Reset content and settings” wipes the device completely, removing personal data, applications and other settings
How to reset an iPad to factory settings if it has been jailbroken? This method is suitable for this. During this process, you will need administrator rights to change the folder name. This is only available to jailbroken devices. Clearing data occurs as a result of changing the name of the directory in which all user data is recorded.
The first step is to install a standard file manager. Using this manager, you need to find a directory called Library. Find a folder there called Preferences. Change her name to something else. Use English.
This method creates a new profile that will have initial settings, while the user's information will remain on the tablet. In order to get everything back, you should simply replace the folder name with the previous one.
Update the program to the latest version and open it on your personal computer. Connect your tablet to your computer using the original USB cable. Then there are two ways, with and without a password.
Reset with password
Turn off Find My iPad. To do this, you must know the secret code from your Apple ID. Click on the device display at the top left of the program window. Select “review” from the list provided. Next, click “restore iPad.” In the action confirmation window, click “restore”. The process has started, please wait for completion.
Reset without password
If for some reason you cannot enter your secret code, then we will configure the initial parameters through Recovery Mode. In order to activate this mode, you need to turn off the tablet completely. Wait 1-4 minutes for all processes to complete.
To turn it on you need to use the buttons. Press and hold the Power button and then press the Home button. After 10-14 seconds you need to press the power key. A little later, press the Home key. As soon as the iTunes logo and cable picture are displayed, you can launch the iTunes program.
After successfully activating the mode, open the iTunes program and click “restore iPad”. After the automatic check window appears, click “check”. Next, click “restore and update”. After confirmation, the recovery process will begin, wait for it to complete. The speed of this procedure will depend on the speed of the Internet, because the firmware update will be downloaded. If you need to exit Recovery Mode without using recovery, then hold down the power button until the boot image appears.
Now you know how to reset your iPad to its original settings and you can do it whenever you need. If you are going to sell your device, be sure to disable the “find iPad” function, otherwise the new owner will have problems with the purchased tablet. And erase your data completely, you don’t want your personal information to become known to other people. In order to completely delete personal data, you must use reset parameters through the standard menu.
07.07.2017 00:55
There are reasons for returning the tablet to its original settings, and this is not just about selling the device. This will help you remove applications downloaded from the App Store. It will help eliminate device glitches and get rid of some operating system errors. Allows you to solve problems with connecting to a wireless network and interruptions during use. Problems with VPN connection are solved. Possibility to reset only part of the data.
There are several ways to return your iPad to factory settings. The choice of method is determined by what result you want to get in the end. Before resetting to factory settings, make sure that your iPad 4 has sufficient battery life, at least 30%. If the tablet turns off during operation, problems with the software may occur.
When using this method, the iPad 2 must turn on and you must remember its password. Turn on the tablet and go to the standard settings menu. Activate the reset option. There are several functions you can use in this section.
Reset location settings allows you to remove location and privacy information. A reset keyboard dictionary results in the removal of all previously entered words in the dictionary that are unknown to the device. Clearing Home button data makes it possible to remove all unnecessary data from the Home screen. Resetting the network settings allows you to avoid operational failures when changing the SIM card. In this case, only information about mobile network data will be deleted.
You need to reset all settings on the device if you need to restore the settings of all applications on the tablet to their initial settings. This option allows you to completely erase your information, but leave all installed applications in place.
“Reset content and settings” wipes the device completely, removing personal data, applications and other settings
How to reset an iPad to factory settings if it has been jailbroken? This method is suitable for this. During this process, you will need administrator rights to change the folder name. This is only available to jailbroken devices. Clearing data occurs as a result of changing the name of the directory in which all user data is recorded.
The first step is to install a standard file manager. Using this manager, you need to find a directory called Library. Find a folder there called Preferences. Change her name to something else. Use English.
This method creates a new profile that will have initial settings, while the user's information will remain on the tablet. In order to get everything back, you should simply replace the folder name with the previous one.
Update the program to the latest version and open it on your personal computer. Connect your tablet to your computer using the original USB cable. Then there are two ways, with and without a password.
Reset with password
Turn off Find My iPad. To do this, you must know the secret code from your Apple ID. Click on the device display at the top left of the program window. Select “review” from the list provided. Next, click “restore iPad.” In the action confirmation window, click “restore”. The process has started, please wait for completion.
Reset without password
If for some reason you cannot enter your secret code, then we will configure the initial parameters through Recovery Mode. In order to activate this mode, you need to turn off the tablet completely. Wait 1-4 minutes for all processes to complete.
To turn it on you need to use the buttons. Press and hold the Power button and then press the Home button. After 10-14 seconds you need to press the power key. A little later, press the Home key. As soon as the iTunes logo and cable picture are displayed, you can launch the iTunes program.
After successfully activating the mode, open the iTunes program and click “restore iPad”. After the automatic check window appears, click “check”. Next, click “restore and update”. After confirmation, the recovery process will begin, wait for it to complete. The speed of this procedure will depend on the speed of the Internet, because the firmware update will be downloaded. If you need to exit Recovery Mode without using recovery, then hold down the power button until the boot image appears.
Now you know how to reset your iPad to its original settings and you can do it whenever you need. If you are going to sell your device, be sure to disable the “find iPad” function, otherwise the new owner will have problems with the purchased tablet. And erase your data completely, you don’t want your personal information to become known to other people. In order to completely delete personal data, you must use reset parameters through the standard menu.
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There are reasons for returning the tablet to its original settings, and this is not just about selling the device. This will help you remove applications downloaded from the App Store. It will help eliminate device glitches and get rid of some operating system errors. Allows you to solve problems with connecting to a wireless network and interruptions during use. Problems with VPN connection are solved. Possibility to reset only part of the data.
There are several ways to return your iPad to factory settings. The choice of method is determined by what result you want to get in the end. Before resetting to factory settings, make sure that your iPad 4 has sufficient battery life, at least 30%. If the tablet turns off during operation, problems with the software may occur.
When using this method, the iPad 2 must turn on and you must remember its password. Turn on the tablet and go to the standard settings menu. Activate the reset option. There are several functions you can use in this section.
Reset location settings allows you to remove location and privacy information. A reset keyboard dictionary results in the removal of all previously entered words in the dictionary that are unknown to the device. Clearing Home button data makes it possible to remove all unnecessary data from the Home screen. Resetting the network settings allows you to avoid operational failures when changing the SIM card. In this case, only information about mobile network data will be deleted.
You need to reset all settings on the device if you need to restore the settings of all applications on the tablet to their initial settings. This option allows you to completely erase your information, but leave all installed applications in place.
“Reset content and settings” wipes the device completely, removing personal data, applications and other settings
How to reset an iPad to factory settings if it has been jailbroken? This method is suitable for this. During this process, you will need administrator rights to change the folder name. This is only available to jailbroken devices. Clearing data occurs as a result of changing the name of the directory in which all user data is recorded.
The first step is to install a standard file manager. Using this manager, you need to find a directory called Library. Find a folder there called Preferences. Change her name to something else. Use English.
This method creates a new profile that will have initial settings, while the user's information will remain on the tablet. In order to get everything back, you should simply replace the folder name with the previous one.
Update the program to the latest version and open it on your personal computer. Connect your tablet to your computer using the original USB cable. Then there are two ways, with and without a password.
Reset with password
Turn off Find My iPad. To do this, you must know the secret code from your Apple ID. Click on the device display at the top left of the program window. Select “review” from the list provided. Next, click “restore iPad.” In the action confirmation window, click “restore”. The process has started, please wait for completion.
Reset without password
If for some reason you cannot enter your secret code, then we will configure the initial parameters through Recovery Mode. In order to activate this mode, you need to turn off the tablet completely. Wait 1-4 minutes for all processes to complete.
To turn it on you need to use the buttons. Press and hold the Power button and then press the Home button. After 10-14 seconds you need to press the power key. A little later, press the Home key. As soon as the iTunes logo and cable picture are displayed, you can launch the iTunes program.
After successfully activating the mode, open the iTunes program and click “restore iPad”. After the automatic check window appears, click “check”. Next, click “restore and update”. After confirmation, the recovery process will begin, wait for it to complete. The speed of this procedure will depend on the speed of the Internet, because the firmware update will be downloaded. If you need to exit Recovery Mode without using recovery, then hold down the power button until the boot image appears.
Now you know how to reset your iPad to its original settings and you can do it whenever you need. If you are going to sell your device, be sure to disable the “find iPad” function, otherwise the new owner will have problems with the purchased tablet. And erase your data completely, you don’t want your personal information to become known to other people. In order to completely delete personal data, you must use reset parameters through the standard menu.
07.07.2017 00:55
There are reasons for returning the tablet to its original settings, and this is not just about selling the device. This will help you remove applications downloaded from the App Store. It will help eliminate device glitches and get rid of some operating system errors. Allows you to solve problems with connecting to a wireless network and interruptions during use. Problems with VPN connection are solved. Possibility to reset only part of the data.
There are several ways to return your iPad to factory settings. The choice of method is determined by what result you want to get in the end. Before resetting to factory settings, make sure that your iPad 4 has sufficient battery life, at least 30%. If the tablet turns off during operation, problems with the software may occur.
When using this method, the iPad 2 must turn on and you must remember its password. Turn on the tablet and go to the standard settings menu. Activate the reset option. There are several functions you can use in this section.
Reset location settings allows you to remove location and privacy information. A reset keyboard dictionary results in the removal of all previously entered words in the dictionary that are unknown to the device. Clearing Home button data makes it possible to remove all unnecessary data from the Home screen. Resetting the network settings allows you to avoid operational failures when changing the SIM card. In this case, only information about mobile network data will be deleted.
You need to reset all settings on the device if you need to restore the settings of all applications on the tablet to their initial settings. This option allows you to completely erase your information, but leave all installed applications in place.
“Reset content and settings” wipes the device completely, removing personal data, applications and other settings
How to reset an iPad to factory settings if it has been jailbroken? This method is suitable for this. During this process, you will need administrator rights to change the folder name. This is only available to jailbroken devices. Clearing data occurs as a result of changing the name of the directory in which all user data is recorded.
The first step is to install a standard file manager. Using this manager, you need to find a directory called Library. Find a folder there called Preferences. Change her name to something else. Use English.
This method creates a new profile that will have initial settings, while the user's information will remain on the tablet. In order to get everything back, you should simply replace the folder name with the previous one.
Update the program to the latest version and open it on your personal computer. Connect your tablet to your computer using the original USB cable. Then there are two ways, with and without a password.
Reset with password
Turn off Find My iPad. To do this, you must know the secret code from your Apple ID. Click on the device display at the top left of the program window. Select “review” from the list provided. Next, click “restore iPad.” In the action confirmation window, click “restore”. The process has started, please wait for completion.
Reset without password
If for some reason you cannot enter your secret code, then we will configure the initial parameters through Recovery Mode. In order to activate this mode, you need to turn off the tablet completely. Wait 1-4 minutes for all processes to complete.
To turn it on you need to use the buttons. Press and hold the Power button and then press the Home button. After 10-14 seconds you need to press the power key. A little later, press the Home key. As soon as the iTunes logo and cable picture are displayed, you can launch the iTunes program.
After successfully activating the mode, open the iTunes program and click “restore iPad”. After the automatic check window appears, click “check”. Next, click “restore and update”. After confirmation, the recovery process will begin, wait for it to complete. The speed of this procedure will depend on the speed of the Internet, because the firmware update will be downloaded. If you need to exit Recovery Mode without using recovery, then hold down the power button until the boot image appears.
Now you know how to reset your iPad to its original settings and you can do it whenever you need. If you are going to sell your device, be sure to disable the “find iPad” function, otherwise the new owner will have problems with the purchased tablet. And erase your data completely, you don’t want your personal information to become known to other people. In order to completely delete personal data, you must use reset parameters through the standard menu.
Cases when it is necessary to return an iPad to factory settings are quite rare, but sometimes you simply cannot do without it. Please remember that in this case, all contacts and files stored in the device’s memory may be deleted. Therefore, it is advisable to perform the data archiving procedure or copy it to a flash drive.
In some cases, the iPad runs out of memory, and in order to clear free space, you can perform a reset, restoring it to factory settings. This procedure can also clean your smartphone of viruses that cannot be removed in any other way.
Reasons for resetting settings
In this article you will learn all the methods for restoring an iPad to factory settings, but first, let's look at cases in which this procedure will be needed:
- Directly to another person. This is necessary in order to reset all parameters and delete data that you do not want to share with strangers.
- When deleting programs downloaded from the AppStore.
- To perform a factory reset. This is necessary to eliminate some errors in the operation of the smartphone or various system failures.
- For various problems connecting to Wi-Fi networks or mobile networks. This will help fix the problem weak signal, its temporary loss or complete absence.
- If you encounter any problems with your VPN connection.
- When deleting personal layers directly from the dictionary of the keyboard you are using.
- In order to restore standard arrangement icons on the desktop.
- To clear the program cache, this will clear the available space.
Possible options for resetting settings
In order to reset all settings, you need to go to the menu of the same name; to do this, go to “Settings” and selecting “General” and tap on the “Reset” menu. This is where you need to start the procedure, but most importantly, before doing this, do not forget to save important iPad data, it will be impossible to restore it in the future.
Before performing a reset, it is advisable to familiarize yourself with it possible ways, among which:
- Reset all parameters;
- Cleaning content and personal settings;
- Network reset;
- Clearing the keyboard dictionary;
- Removing Home settings;
- Deleting Geolocation parameters.
Now let's look at each method in detail.
Erase all settings
This way you can erase all the settings stored in the iPad’s memory at once. If you have already copied all the data, you will need to click on “Reset all settings”. Now you only have to confirm the changes twice. You may also need a password if you set one.
A corporate logo will appear on the screen, as well as a status bar, with which you can find out how soon the procedure will be completed. Immediately after the bar is completely filled, a reboot will occur, after which the phone will start in normal mode. The procedure time will depend on iPad models and the current firmware, but on average it lasts no more than 2 minutes.
Removing content and all settings
This is another method, which differs in that it affects the entire memory of the phone, thus erasing not only the memory with settings, but also all content. Once the procedure is completed, you will lose all your data and it will not be possible to recover it in the future, so make a copy of it in advance.
It's also worth knowing that before you reset your iPad, you'll need to disable Find My iPad. Without this, you won't be able to do anything. This will also delete the cache of downloaded applications.
Network reset
This will help eliminate errors connecting to various networks. As described earlier, go to “General” => “Settings” => “Reset” and click on “Reset network settings”, confirming your actions by clicking on the inscription “Reset settings”. The company logo and status bar will appear on the screen. When it reaches the end, the smartphone will restart and turn on in normal mode.
Resetting the iPod keyboard dictionary
This will help in cases where there are a lot of incorrectly spelled words stored on the iPod. Then automatic correction Instead of correcting the mistakes made, new ones will be added. You will need to reset the dictionary and, accordingly, delete the data stored from the first day of use. To do this, go to the “Reset” menu, and then click on “Reset keyboard dictionary”, then you just need to confirm your actions.
Reset Home Settings
This will come in handy if you decide to return to the standard desktop and also restore the default icon layout. This is the easiest procedure, tap “Reset settings Home”, immediately after this the icons will return to the order set by the developer.
Reset all location warnings
If you have set operating parameters various services geolocation, and now you want to return everything to its place, you will need to go to the “Reset” menu, and then click on “Reset past geolocations”. This procedure will delete the old cache and restore the default settings.
Upon completion of the procedure, you will need to re-issue permission to all programs to use the data obtained during geolocation; if you wish, you can restrict the access of some programs.
This is the final menu item “Reset”. This is a very convenient menu that returns all factory settings at once or some settings individually.
If you decide to sell, donate, send for repairs, or let your iPad be used for a while, you should reset the settings to factory settings. This will erase not only settings and passwords, but also photos, films, programs, music and other content. This is very convenient to prevent personal data and files that are not intended for prying eyes from falling into the wrong hands.
In addition, formatting iPad tablet decides software problems, eliminates freezes, glitches, and sometimes returns equipment to working condition from a “brick”. So here you go step-by-step instruction, relevant for all models and versions (1,2,3,4, Air, Mini, Pro).
Before directly resetting the settings to factory settings, you should first of all remember such an important point as data backup.
If you want to keep your personal files, but don't want to manually transfer them to some other storage device, Apple has created the ability to back up your device to automatic mode. After its file is created, a copy can be deployed on another iPad with all the saved data.
There are two automatic way create a backup, both of which we'll cover next.
Making a backup using iTunes
For this method you will need a personal computer or laptop with iTunes installed.
Step-by-step instruction:
- Execute iPad connection to your computer using the included Lightning/USB cable, then open iTunes on your PC. If you have enabled authorization (password) on your tablet, when connecting to a computer, you will have to enter the password and tap on “Allow.”
- In the outermost panel that appears in iTunes, find and select “Browse”.
- Among the information that appears in the window on the right, find the “Create a copy now” function. Here you can choose what information to save and encrypt the newly created backup with a password.
- Next, follow the program prompts, and just wait a little while the creation of a file with a backup copy of the tablet is completed.
This is where method No. 1 ends, the backup copy is ready for transfer.
Backup using iCloud cloud storage
Unlike the previous method, a computer is not required; all actions are performed from an iPad:
To create a backup from using iCloud, Internet connection required.
- After completing the previous step, go to the “Settings” tab, select “Username”, and click on iCloud. Here you need to check what data is saved in the cloud. To do this, look at the state of the switches opposite such items as “Mail”, “Photos”, “Calendars”, and others. Naturally, if there is no need to save any of the information listed above, you need to move the slider to the left position opposite a specific item from the list above.
- After checking, go down the page at the bottom and select “Backup to iCloud”. In the window that appears, check that the “Backup to iCloud” switch is in the active position and marked in green.
- Select the “Create a backup” option and wait again while the data is copied and saved to the cloud. The last copy time shown on the screen will be updated to the current time when this process is completed.
That's all, in general, in order to use data from the cloud on another iPad, you just need to log in using your Apple account.
Manual way to save personal files and data
As mentioned above, there are two automated ways to back up your personal files from your tablet. But also, in some cases, it may be impossible to use the pre-installed, and designed specifically for this by Apple, capabilities for creating a backup file.
You can manually save necessary files, transferring them to HDD computer or laptop for future use. A lengthy description is not required here. We connect the tablet to the PC, open it in Explorer internal memory and transfer (copy) files and folders from the tablet storage to any location. Make sure there is space on your hard drive or flash drive for all your photos and videos.
Be careful with jailbreak!
A very important point before resetting your iPad to factory settings. Get rid of unofficial versions of device firmware, such as jailbreak. Be sure to return the original firmware from Apple, remove third-party software, including the Cydia application. How to remove jailbreak, read here. If this point is not followed, there is a risk of turning the iPad into a useless piece of iron made of microcircuits! Only a service specialist, who will have to pay a lot of money, can bring it back to life after such a mistake, and that’s not a fact.
Remembering passwords
Before starting a full formatting of the tablet, be sure to remember your account login information. Apple entry. Without codes, you will not be able to use the data saved using method No.2. Be sure to write it down email, used to register your account, and remember your Apple Id password. After returning to factory settings, you will not have a chance to get this data back!
- First, you need to run “Recovery Mode” on your iPad. In order to get into Recovery Mode, you need to turn off the device, then, while holding the “Home” button, connect it to the computer using a cord. If everything is done correctly, the iTunes icon and cable image will appear on the screen.
- Next, launch iTunes, which will report that it has detected the iPad in recovery mode.
- Next, select “Restore”. This action will reset all device settings to factory settings, and automatic installation official firmware iPadOS.
- If you need to change the firmware to a custom one or an older one, you will need to combine clicking on “Restore” with holding down the “Shift” key, or “Alt” for Mac owners. Next, select the firmware file downloaded in advance.
Resetting parameters via DFU mode
If the user has forgotten the security password and Find My iPad cannot be deactivated, this reset method will do:
- We connect the device to a computer or laptop using a cable, and launch the iTunes program in standard mode work.
- We enter the iPad into DFU mode, in which the tablet will boot without using the iOS shell boot. It is worth saying that Device Firmware Update is a mode for updating firmware. It rather refers to emergency mode, and when used, the device does not react in any way to button presses.
- To start the iPad in this mode, you should hold down the Home button and the power button for about 10 seconds. After that, release the power button, but continue to hold the Home button. If you did everything correctly, you will hear a connection sound in iTunes.
- After all these machinations, on the computer screen, when you launch iTunes, you will see one single inscription that reads “Restore iPad.” Click on it and wait for the tablet to reboot.
Reset using iCloud
To use this method:
- Go to “Settings”, then click “General”, “Reset”, “Erase content and settings”.
- If the Find My Device application is activated on your iPad, you will need to enter your Apple Id and password.
- Next, again enter the password that is used when unlocking the tablet, and select the “Erase” option.
Done, iOS will begin rebooting with all settings, files and passwords reset!
Question answer
Why is the procedure needed?
- First, you will need to clear your iPad by resetting it if you are going to sell it or exchange it for a new one. In this way, you will protect yourself from personal data getting to strangers. You should also use the device restart function when applying under warranty, for exactly the same reasons.
- Secondly, you should use this function if any malfunctions begin to occur in the tablet’s operation. It is not necessary to endure glitches and freezes, just as it is not necessary to contact the service center. There is often a situation where a simple restart of iOS really helps solve most of the problems associated with it.
If the process is stuck on the logo
If the reset procedure has started, and at the same time freezes, displaying only the Apple logo on the screen, you should wait a few hours, and then try to reboot the device from (the so-called Hard Reset). Most often, this method is the solution to this problem.
Possible errors that may appear when resetting the device:
- Error 3194. This error sometimes occurs when restoring official firmware, or installing another one. This error is most often solved by installing the latest iTunes versions.
- Error 3004. This error appears when installing a clean operating system through iTunes. It is decided very in a non-standard way– by installing a browser Internet Explorer as the default browser. Or, the second option to solve the problem would be to disable the antivirus before starting to reset the device.
- Error 14 or 9. These unknown errors often occurs when used during the recovery process with personal computer not the original Lightning cable.
- Error 4013. The appearance of this error 100% indicates that there are problems with the iPad hardware. It is better to contact a service center with this problem.
- Error -1. Occurs during the process of resetting the tablet, about halfway through. There are many reasons for this, and if you restarted using the original cable, and with the latest version of iTunes, you should try the following. iTunes must be run as an administrator when starting the recovery process. To do this you need to click on it right click mouse, and then select “Run as administrator”. If this does not help, you should contact service.
Based on the listing possible problems, the following recommendations can be highlighted in the process of returning the iPad to factory settings:
- Only the original cable must be used.
- You can use these methods with a guarantee of their operation only if you have a truly original iPad from Apple. Chinese fake iPads cannot be reset using the above methods, since they do not have iPadOS installed, but something like Android.
- Before returning to factory settings, we recommend charging the battery to at least 80% to avoid shutdown due to lack of energy.
- If you are not sure of your capabilities, you should contact the service center. Moreover, if, after completing any steps to return to factory settings, problems arise that you are not able to solve. If you neglect this recommendation, you can turn your tablet into a useless piece of metal made of microcircuits.
Conclusion
In conclusion, it is worth saying that returning a device such as an iPad to factory settings is quite simple; step-by-step instructions will help. You don't need any specific knowledge in programming or working with hardware. It is enough just to be careful and not to rush. Remember that your actions may negatively affect the tablet's performance in the future!
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