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how to restore IPAD

How to restore IPAD to factory settings?

iPad Air 3, iPadOS 14

Posted on Sep 23, 2021 1:04 AM

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Sep 23, 2021 1:26 AM in response to barbz1681

See:

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

Restore your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch from a backup - Apple Support

You’ll need access to either a PC (with iTunes installed) or a Mac (with iTunes or Finder - as appropriate for the installed version of MacOS).

Download and use iTunes for Windows – Apple Support

Update to the latest version of iTunes – Apple Support

Use of a PC or Mac computer is unavoidable. If you don’t have access to a suitable computer of your own, that of a helpful friend or family member will suffice. Alternatively, the technicians at the Genius Bar of your local Apple Store or Apple Authorised Service Provider (AASP) will be delighted to assist.

Oct 25, 2021 9:50 AM in response to barbz1681

bring my Mac book air to factory settings

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