Reset iPad settings to their defaults (2024)

FAQs

Reset iPad settings to their defaults? ›

Go to Settings > General > Transfer or Reset iPad > Reset. WARNING: If you choose the Erase All Content and Settings option, all of your content is removed.

In this case, it's time to try a forced restart instead. This is just an alternative method of turning your iPad off and on again. Like the soft restart, this won't delete anything, and no data will be lost. It's the first thing to try if your iPad is unresponsive.

Erase your iPhone or iPad and restore it to factory settings

Go to Settings > General > Reset, then tap Erase all Contents and Settings. Enter your passcode or Apple ID password.

A factory reset restores a computer, smartphone, etc., back to the state it was in when it left the factory. This includes deleting all the data, apps, and settings the user changed on the device.

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.

When you tap Erase All Content and Settings, it completely erases your device, including any credit or debit cards you added for Apple Pay and any photos, contacts, music, or apps. It will also turn off iCloud, iMessage, FaceTime, Game Center, and other services.

Go back to Settings and tap General > Transfer or Reset [device] > Erase All Content and Settings. If you've turned on Find My [device], you may need to enter your Apple ID and password. If your device uses eSIM, choose the option to erase your device and the eSIM profile when asked.

For an iPad without a Home button: Press and quickly release the volume button closest to the top button. Press and quickly release the volume button farthest from the top button. Press and hold the top button. For an iPad with a Home button: Press and hold both the Home and the top (or side) buttons at the same time.

Will resetting my settings delete everything? ›

To remove all data from your phone, you can reset your phone to factory settings. Factory resets are also called “formatting” or “hard resets.”

Defaults are important because they provide a starting point that works for most users. They ensure that systems and software are functional and usable right away without requiring extensive setup. Defaults simplify the user experience and serve as a baseline that can be customized to suit individual preferences.

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. The other devices will remain unaffected.

Will I be able to download my paid apps for free when I factory reset my ipad? Yes, as long as you use the same Apple ID, or restore from a backup after the reset. Redownload apps and games from Apple.

Benefits of a factory reset

Resetting your iPad to factory settings will also give your device a performance boost. It will free up storage space and get rid of any apps that could be causing slowness on your device.

The Standard Reset and Hard Reset can both get you a whole new iPad without any data after resetting.

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.

Go to Settings > [ your name], scroll down, tap Sign Out, enter your Apple ID password, then tap Turn Off. Erase all content and settings that contain personal information. If you previously turned on Find My for your iPad, Activation Lock is removed when you erase iPad, making it ready for a new owner.