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i dont see the factory reset word

i dont see the factory reset word

Posted on Jun 24, 2022 5:10 PM

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Posted on Jun 25, 2022 1:38 AM

Factory Reset isn’t a specific item that you’ll find in iPad settings - but you can erase and reset the iPad. The path varies according of your installed version of iOS/iPadOS:


iOS/iPadOS15 or later

Settings > General > Transfer or Reset iPad > Erase All Content and Settings


iOS/iPadOS14 and earlier

Settings > General > Reset > Erase All Content and Settings



A factory restore (most closely analagous to a “factory reset”) fully wipes the iPad and re-installs the Operating System. This support page outlines restoration of an iPad 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.


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Jun 25, 2022 1:38 AM in response to corazones89

Factory Reset isn’t a specific item that you’ll find in iPad settings - but you can erase and reset the iPad. The path varies according of your installed version of iOS/iPadOS:


iOS/iPadOS15 or later

Settings > General > Transfer or Reset iPad > Erase All Content and Settings


iOS/iPadOS14 and earlier

Settings > General > Reset > Erase All Content and Settings



A factory restore (most closely analagous to a “factory reset”) fully wipes the iPad and re-installs the Operating System. This support page outlines restoration of an iPad 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.


i dont see the factory reset word

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