Can I reset my iPad without losing data on other Apple devices?

I have subject devices linked with 1 Apple account. I want to factory reset 1 of the iPads.

If I reset 1 iPad, will the reset process on all 3 devices?

I know how to use my devices but do not have any tech knowledge. My tech friend moved.

Please advise where I can find tech instructions.

Thanks for your help.

Sunshine



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iPad, iPadOS 18

Posted on Feb 19, 2025 9:26 AM

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Posted on Feb 19, 2025 10:33 AM

Pest3656 wrote:

I have subject devices linked with 1 Apple account. I want to factory reset 1 of the iPads.
If I reset 1 iPad, will the reset process on all 3 devices?

No.

Resetting one device will have no effect on any others using the same Apple ID.


If using iCloud sync options do not manually delete contents off the iPad before turning off the Cloud sync options, or simply using the complete reset option in Settings ➜ General ➜ Reset ➜ Erase all Content & Settings, as that will ask you to sign out of your iCloud account severing the connection before resetting the device.


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Feb 19, 2025 10:33 AM in response to Pest3656

Pest3656 wrote:

I have subject devices linked with 1 Apple account. I want to factory reset 1 of the iPads.
If I reset 1 iPad, will the reset process on all 3 devices?

No.

Resetting one device will have no effect on any others using the same Apple ID.


If using iCloud sync options do not manually delete contents off the iPad before turning off the Cloud sync options, or simply using the complete reset option in Settings ➜ General ➜ Reset ➜ Erase all Content & Settings, as that will ask you to sign out of your iCloud account severing the connection before resetting the device.


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