How do you restore an ipad without a home button?

How do you restore an iPad without a home button?

My daughter has an iPad 8 and the home button is no longer functioning. So she had the touch screen accessibility alternate. Now that the iPad needs to be restored. I cannot do it without that button.


iPad (6th gen) WiFi

Posted on Mar 1, 2022 6:39 AM

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Mar 1, 2022 6:46 AM in response to SpicerK

iPad models that lack a physical Home Button are restored in almost the same manner as those that do have a physical button…


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


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.

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