Erase iPad (2024)

FAQs

Will erasing my iPad delete everything? ›

Important: When you use Erase All Content and Settings, all your data is erased.

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To erase your device go to Settings > General > Transfer or Reset iPad and then tap "Erase All Content and Settings." Now that all of your personal data is safely backed up and your iPad is completely wiped, you can fully revel in the joys of selecting a new iPad or other tablets.

Go back to Settings and tap General > Transfer or Reset [device] > Erase All Content and Settings. If you turned on Find My [device], you might need to enter your Apple ID and password.

WARNING: If you choose the Erase All Content and Settings option, all of your content is removed. See Erase iPad. Choose an option: Reset All Settings: All settings—including network settings, the keyboard dictionary, location settings, privacy settings, and Apple Pay cards—are removed or reset to their defaults.

You can return your iPad settings to their defaults without erasing your content. If you want to save your settings, back up iPad before resetting it. For example, if you're trying to solve a problem but resetting iPad doesn't help, you might want to restore your previous settings from a backup.

It might take a few minutes to completely erase your data.

No, resetting your iPad to factory settings will not affect other Apple devices that are signed in with the same Apple ID. This is because the reset process only erases the data and settings on the specific device that is being reset.

To clean iPad, unplug all cables and turn off iPad (press and hold the Sleep/Wake button, and then slide the onscreen slider). Use a soft, slightly damp, lint-free cloth. Avoid getting moisture in openings.

Does erase all content and settings delete Apple ID? ›

A: No, factory resetting your iPhone will not remove your Apple ID.

No the iCloud data is not affected. However, all data on the phone will be deleted. Therefore, it is recommended that a backup be performed as the first step of a factory-reset. Afterwards the backup can be used to restore that data back to the phone.

A factory restore erases the information and settings on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod and installs the latest version of iOS, iPadOS, or iPod software.

Go to Settings > General > Transfer or Reset iPad. Do one of the following: Prepare your content and settings to transfer to a new iPad: Tap Get Started, then follow the onscreen instructions. When you finish, return to Settings > General > Transfer or Reset iPad, then tap Erase All Content and Settings.

That means that your contacts, photos, messages, and any installed apps will be deleted. Make sure to back everything up, so you don't have to stress about losing those beloved family photos or all of your business contacts. Resetting your Android is super simple.

Erasing an iPhone means deleting all personal data, apps, and settings from the device, effectively restoring it to its original factory state.

Factory reset an iPad means erasing everything on this iPad. Although we don't normally perform a factory reset, it's useful when you want to protect your private data or fix the system errors of your iOS devices. When you want to factory reset for make it quicker or any other reason.

Data stored in the cloud and synchronized to other devices linked via an account and are not affected. Even if you don't trust these information you can make sure no remote account is affected: Before performing the factory reset from within Android settings activate the Air-plane mode.