How to restore iPad Air on Windows 11 without iTunes?

Did update on iPad Air 2 today. Now it wants me to connect it to my computer (Windows 11 that will not except "support.apple.com/ipad/restore). How can I get my iPad restored? I don't have access to iTunes any longer either.



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iPad Air 2, iPadOS 15

Posted on Jan 31, 2026 6:04 PM

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Posted on Feb 1, 2026 5:27 AM

iTunes for Windows does not supported Windows 10 or Windows 11.


To restore your iPad using your Windows 11 PC, you will need to install the Apple Devices App from the Windows App Store:

https://apps.microsoft.com/detail/9np83lwlpz9k?hl=en-ms&gl=MS

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Jan 31, 2026 9:12 PM in response to notnew

notnew wrote:

Did update on iPad Air 2 today. Now it wants me to connect it to my computer (Windows 11 that will not except "support.apple.com/ipad/restore). How can I get my iPad restored? I don't have access to iTunes any longer either.


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How to restore iPad Air on Windows 11 without iTunes?

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