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Dead iPad

I have an iPad that died while updating.  Its now giving me an error. I called earlier and was advised to plug the iPad into a computer with iTunes to finish the update and restore to factory settings. Unfortunately I dont have that option at the moment. Is there another way for me to restore the iPad without a computer?


This is the newest version of the iPad. Its my first Apple product and frankly, I've had a ton of problems from the time I opened the box and turned it on. Seriously considering going back to Android products where everything is linked to my Gmail account and I never have to worry about loosing information

. Loosing all of my information is extremely frustrating.


Posted on Sep 11, 2020 6:30 AM

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Posted on Sep 11, 2020 7:04 AM

It is not possible to restore an iOS/iPadOS device without a computer. Restoring an iPad requires access to either a PC (with iTunes installed) or a Mac (with iTunes or Finder - as appropriate for the installed version of macOS).


Data loss should not be an issue - as your locally stored data can be restored to the iPad from your iCloud/iTunes backup.


Restore your iPhone, iPad or iPod to factory settings – Apple Support

Restore your iOS or iPadOS device in iTunes on PC - Apple Support

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Sep 11, 2020 7:04 AM in response to BlastDouble07

It is not possible to restore an iOS/iPadOS device without a computer. Restoring an iPad requires access to either a PC (with iTunes installed) or a Mac (with iTunes or Finder - as appropriate for the installed version of macOS).


Data loss should not be an issue - as your locally stored data can be restored to the iPad from your iCloud/iTunes backup.


Restore your iPhone, iPad or iPod to factory settings – Apple Support

Restore your iOS or iPadOS device in iTunes on PC - Apple Support

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