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iPad 8 Generation Hard Reset

Hi All,


Can I ask how to hard reset my ipad 8 gen.?



Thank you

iPad

Posted on Jan 7, 2022 6:20 AM

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Jan 7, 2022 7:12 AM in response to cecelio

“Hard Reset” is not a term used in Apple’s lexicon in context of iPad or iPhone.


Perhaps you are looking to perform a forced-restart of the device, Erase All Content and Settings, Restore to Factory Settings, or something else?



Force Restart


  • On an iPad with a Home button: Press and hold the top button and the Home button at the same time. When the Apple logo appears, release both buttons.
  • On other iPad models: Press and quickly release the volume up button, press and quickly release the volume down button, then press and hold the top button. When the Apple logo appears, release the button.



Note:  If iPad still doesn’t turn on, or if it gets stuck during start up, see the Apple Support article If your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch won’t turn on or is frozen. Or if your iPad isn’t working correctly after you restart it, see the iPad Support website.



Erase All Content and Settings


From iPad settings:


For iPadOS15: Settings > General > Transfer or Reset iPad > Reset > Erase All Content & Settings


For iPadOS14 and earlier: Settings > General > Reset > Erase All Content & Settings



Restore to Factory Settings


Restore your iPhone, iPad or iPod to factory settings – 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.


Jan 7, 2022 9:05 AM in response to cecelio

Internet connection difficulties are usually an indication that your device does not have a routable IP Address - your IP Address usually being assigned by DHCP. When this occurs, your iPad may only have a self-assigned link-local IP address that begins 169.254.x.x.


If you have a VPN App or profiles installed, or a security App such as Norton, these may be interfering with DHCP and preventing your device from obtaining a valid IP Address for your iPhone hotspot - or the WiFi network to which you are attempting to connect. The resolution is usually simple; if installed, you may only need to temporarily disable or remove the Security App and/or VPN.


DHCP is frequently used to automatically obtain an IP Address. Until your iPad has a valid IP Address to connect to your network, you will not have an internet connection. Disabling or removing VPN and/or the offending security App should allow DHCP to operate normally - allowing connection to your network and the internet.


If this resolves your issue, the VPN and/or security App can be reinstated after the connectivity problem has been resolved.

iPad 8 Generation Hard Reset

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