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If I set my iPad to factory settings will it automatically turn off Find my IPad?

I have an iPad Air 2 32 GB, If I set it to factory settings will it automatically set Find my iPad off?

Posted on Jul 21, 2023 11:47 AM

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Posted on Jul 21, 2023 6:03 PM

No. Resetting the iPad, or restoring to factory settings, will not disable Find My iPad or the associated Activation Lock. Unless deliberately/manually disabled, both will remain active.


While active, you will need to enter your current AppleID and associated Password after the reset/restore process. This is theft prevention measure.


You only need to manually disable Find My iPad, prior to reset/restore, if you intend to setup the iPad with a different AppleID - such as when giving away the device to someone else, or when preparing for a repair.

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Jul 21, 2023 6:03 PM in response to gricelda259

No. Resetting the iPad, or restoring to factory settings, will not disable Find My iPad or the associated Activation Lock. Unless deliberately/manually disabled, both will remain active.


While active, you will need to enter your current AppleID and associated Password after the reset/restore process. This is theft prevention measure.


You only need to manually disable Find My iPad, prior to reset/restore, if you intend to setup the iPad with a different AppleID - such as when giving away the device to someone else, or when preparing for a repair.

If I set my iPad to factory settings will it automatically turn off Find my IPad?

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