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I want to erase all data before I recycle my old iPad

I have bought a new iPad and transferred all my data, I know this is a stupid question, but before I recycle my old iPad I want to erase all data, so my question is, will it just go from my old iPad and not affect my new one



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Posted on Feb 1, 2021 11:47 AM

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Posted on Feb 1, 2021 4:30 PM

You’ll need to follow this procedure:

What to do before you sell, give away or trade in your iPhone, iPad or iPod touch – Apple Support


This process will securely erase all data from the iPad, remove the Activation Lock - and disassociate the iPad from your AppleID account. Upon conclusion, the iPad can be safely passed to a new owner, or otherwise disposed of.


This procedure will not impact any data or files stored on your other devices or iCloud.

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Feb 1, 2021 4:30 PM in response to iPad1234-5

You’ll need to follow this procedure:

What to do before you sell, give away or trade in your iPhone, iPad or iPod touch – Apple Support


This process will securely erase all data from the iPad, remove the Activation Lock - and disassociate the iPad from your AppleID account. Upon conclusion, the iPad can be safely passed to a new owner, or otherwise disposed of.


This procedure will not impact any data or files stored on your other devices or iCloud.

I want to erase all data before I recycle my old iPad

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