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Restoring iPad2 and Data

If I restore my iPad2 to factory settings, how do I get my data back onto my iPad?

iPad Pro, iPadOS 15

Posted on Oct 16, 2021 1:00 PM

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Posted on Oct 16, 2021 1:27 PM

Did your iPad go into Restore mode prior to you posting your question?

Have you ever made any data backups of your iPad to Apple iCloud, some other online, offsite data storage/backup service OR to a full Mac or Windows PC, prior to your iPad going into restore mode?

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Oct 16, 2021 3:51 PM in response to DebScar

These support pages outline the available methods to restore an iPad - either from a backup, or to Factory Settings:

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

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

Restore all content to iPad 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

Restoring iPad2 and Data

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