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My ipad ran out of battery the other day and it says i have to restore it

So basically the other day when my brother was playing on my iPad it ran out of battery and suddenly it shows that I have to restore it and we can’t afford a pc to restore it

iPad Air, iPadOS 16

Posted on Aug 18, 2023 9:05 PM

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Posted on Aug 19, 2023 5:00 AM

Presumably your iPad indicates that it must be restored:

If you see the Restore screen on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support


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

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Question marked as Best reply

Aug 19, 2023 5:00 AM in response to arham133

Presumably your iPad indicates that it must be restored:

If you see the Restore screen on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support


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

Aug 18, 2023 9:36 PM in response to arham133

arham133 Said:

"My ipad ran out of battery the other day and it says i have to restore it: So basically the other day when my brother was playing on my iPad it ran out of battery and suddenly it shows that I have to restore it and we can’t afford a pc to restore it"

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Restoring an iPad:

Ask a friend, family member, or coworker if you may use their PC or Mac to do so.

My ipad ran out of battery the other day and it says i have to restore it

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