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Q: I need to restore to factory settings

I Need to restore to factory settings,i have to much storage somewhere,so i backed up now i need to know how to restore to factory.

iPad, iOS 8.3, Need restore to factory

Posted on Apr 27, 2015 4:28 AM

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Q: I need to restore to factory settings

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  • by thunderzzz,Helpful

    thunderzzz thunderzzz Apr 27, 2015 4:50 AM in response to rossboop
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    Apr 27, 2015 4:50 AM in response to rossboop

    Hi. You may find all necessary info in this Apple Support article: Use iTunes to restore your iPhone, iPad, or iPod to factory settings - Apple Support.



  • by rossboop,

    rossboop rossboop Apr 27, 2015 4:49 AM in response to thunderzzz
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    Apr 27, 2015 4:49 AM in response to thunderzzz

    IM lousey at computers,only 1 1/2 yrs.under my dress..lol,but i apprecaite your reply,?:i guess i need a laptop to do this,aint,only thing i have is an ipad,i have a funny feeling ur going to say"YES",if so,i thank you......betty(a.k.a.:BOOP)have a great monday mornin......

  • by rossboop,

    rossboop rossboop Apr 27, 2015 4:53 AM in response to thunderzzz
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    Apr 27, 2015 4:53 AM in response to thunderzzz

    HEy thunderzzz,i can still restore w/icloud instead of itunes,no,yes,my friend has a computer too IF I NEED ONE ...LOL

    you know i did go to that sight,very difficult to get a good answer,did not really help w/this ?,so thanks again...

  • by thunderzzz,

    thunderzzz thunderzzz Apr 27, 2015 5:02 AM in response to rossboop
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    Apr 27, 2015 5:02 AM in response to rossboop

    Go to Settings/General/ Reset and tap on Erase All Content and Settings.

    You’ll then be asked if you want to continue; after the confirmation, your iPad will reset and the Apple logo together with a loading bar will appear on screen.

    Upon the start up, ALL Content, apps, music, photos, and personal account information will be erased from the iPad . And you’ll need to set up the device from scratch (choosing language, Apple ID, etc.).


  • by Demo,

    Demo Demo Apr 27, 2015 6:52 AM in response to rossboop
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    Apr 27, 2015 6:52 AM in response to rossboop

    If you have too much content on your iPad, restoring your backup may just put you right back where you started. You may end up with too much on the iPad again. On the other hand, erasing the device and the settings, might allow for a clean download of everything and it may clear up a little more space for you

     

    What you should do is go to Settings>General>Usage>Storage>Manage Storage and see what the big storage hogs are that are taking up all of the space on your iPad. You can tap on an item or an app and then delete it in the next screen if you choose to do so. Songs, albums, movies, TV shows, can take up a fair amount of storage and maybe simply removing a movie will give you back a decent amount of space.