Perform a master reset

Find out how to perform a master reset on your device.

  1. From the Home screen, tap Settings.
  2. Tap General.
  3. Scroll down and tap Reset.
  4. Tap Erase All Content and Settings.
  5. Tap Erase.
  6. Tap Erase.
  7. If prompted, enter the Apple ID Password, then tap Erase.

The iPad has been reset to factory settings.

Last updated: 19/3/2019
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