HT204686: How to erase your iOS device and then set it up as a new device or restore it from backups

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Zoketsu
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Q: Once I erase data from my iPad 1 (the original iPad) how do I set it up with a new apple Id and password so I can give it to a friend?

Once I erase data from my iPad 1 (the original iPad) how do I set it up with a new apple Id and password so I can give it to a friend?

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Posted on Dec 28, 2012 10:02 PM

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Q: Once I erase data from my iPad 1 (the original iPad) how do I set it up with a new apple Id and password so I can give it to a fri ... more

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  • by sberman,

    sberman sberman Dec 28, 2012 11:15 PM in response to Zoketsu
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    Dec 28, 2012 11:15 PM in response to Zoketsu

    Once you've erased it as described in the HT4137 article you attached, look near the bottom of the article and follow the "If you erased your device for troubleshooting purposes" section to show you how to set it up as new for the next person.

  • by Zoketsu,

    Zoketsu Zoketsu Dec 29, 2012 8:05 AM in response to sberman
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    Dec 29, 2012 8:05 AM in response to sberman

    All the instructions say that to set up an old iPad for another person you reset, erase, and then the new person plugs into his or her computer. But my new user doesn't have a computer. It seems the iPad remains on my apple ID. What to do?

  • by sberman,

    sberman sberman Dec 29, 2012 3:04 PM in response to Zoketsu
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    Dec 29, 2012 3:04 PM in response to Zoketsu

    The original iPad can run iOS 5.  iOS 5 is recent enough to know about iCloud.  So, if you have iOS 5 on your original iPad, you can do these two steps:

     

    1.  Settings > General > Reset > Erase All Content and Settings

    2.  Turn it on, go through setup assistant, and set it up either as new or through iCloud (to someone else's Apple ID).  No computer would be required.

  • by ckuan,

    ckuan ckuan Dec 29, 2012 3:24 PM in response to Zoketsu
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    Dec 29, 2012 3:24 PM in response to Zoketsu

    Wipe iPhone/iPad/iPod touch clean

    There are a few steps to do:

    Switch off iMessage in Settings > Messages

    Switch off FaceTime in Settings > FaceTime (iPod touch 4th Generation or later, iPhone 4 or later and iPad 2 or later)

    Delete iCloud in Settings > iCloud > Delete Account

    Finally Settings > General > Reset > Erase All Content and Settings.

    Un-register your device: https://supportprofile.apple.com

    Now you can sell/give.

     

    Message was edited by: ckuan