iPad restore
Is it possible to restore a iPad without a computer?
Is it possible to restore a iPad without a computer?
If you are still able to access iPad settings - and you have an existing iCloud backup of the iPad - you can reset the iPad and restore from your iCloud backup without the assistance of a computer:
Settings > General > Transfer or Reset iPad > Erase All Content & Settings
After your iPad restarts, you’ll have opportunity to restore directly from your iCloud backup.
Otherwise, 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 Windows PC (with iTunes for Windows 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.
Genius Bar Reservation and Apple Support Options - Apple
If you are still able to access iPad settings - and you have an existing iCloud backup of the iPad - you can reset the iPad and restore from your iCloud backup without the assistance of a computer:
Settings > General > Transfer or Reset iPad > Erase All Content & Settings
After your iPad restarts, you’ll have opportunity to restore directly from your iCloud backup.
Otherwise, 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 Windows PC (with iTunes for Windows 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.
Genius Bar Reservation and Apple Support Options - Apple
iPad restore