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Why won't my ipad let me erase all content and settings?

I have an ipad 6th generation. I am trading in my ipad. I go to settings, General, and then "erase all content and settings" will not let me do it. I can Reset it. But not erase.

Posted on Aug 21, 2023 10:34 AM

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Posted on Aug 28, 2023 2:06 AM

If your iPad is supervised, you will need to seek assistance from the System Administrator that owns/manages your iPad - this presumably being either a Business/Enterprise or Educational establishment.

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Why won't my ipad let me erase all content and settings?

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