iPad erase pending despite not being lost or stolen

It says erase pending when I try to erase my ipad.My phone is not lost or stolen


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Original Title: Erase ipad not lost

Posted on Nov 7, 2025 5:58 AM

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Posted on Nov 7, 2025 7:35 AM

As you are clearly attempting to erase your iPad, perhaps you attempted to trigger the remote erase process using the Find My App - or from your iCloud account. If so, the iPad will only erase when it receives the command to do so - which requires the target device to have an active internet connection (either WiFi or Cellular).


Performing an erase directly from iPad settings is far easier:

Settings > General > Transfer or Reset iPad > Erase All Content and Settings



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Nov 7, 2025 7:35 AM in response to gooberandjack

As you are clearly attempting to erase your iPad, perhaps you attempted to trigger the remote erase process using the Find My App - or from your iCloud account. If so, the iPad will only erase when it receives the command to do so - which requires the target device to have an active internet connection (either WiFi or Cellular).


Performing an erase directly from iPad settings is far easier:

Settings > General > Transfer or Reset iPad > Erase All Content and Settings



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