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iPad restore

Every time I try and restore my iPad to factory settings through iTunes, it tells me it can’t be restored because the device cannot be found.


I’m running the latest version of iTunes and have restarted both devices.

iPad, iPadOS 14

Posted on Jul 4, 2021 12:11 PM

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Limnos
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Posted on Jul 4, 2021 3:29 PM

See:


If iTunes doesn't recognize your iPhone, iPad, or iPod - https://support.apple.com/HT204095 - and https://discussions.apple.com/message/29983567#29983567


iOS device not showing in iTunes for Windows. - https://discussions.apple.com/docs/DOC-10691


Restart the Apple Mobile Device Service (AMDS) on Windows - Apple Support - https://support.apple.com/HT203188

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User profile for user: Limnos
Limnos
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Jul 4, 2021 3:29 PM in response to Apple_Tricks

See:


If iTunes doesn't recognize your iPhone, iPad, or iPod - https://support.apple.com/HT204095 - and https://discussions.apple.com/message/29983567#29983567


iOS device not showing in iTunes for Windows. - https://discussions.apple.com/docs/DOC-10691


Restart the Apple Mobile Device Service (AMDS) on Windows - Apple Support - https://support.apple.com/HT203188

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