HT204686: How to erase your iOS device and then set it up as a new device or restore it from backups

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Laineyjj
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Q: Setting up transfered Ipad

I was given an original Ipad and the original owner wiped everything from the ipad when it was given to me.  Now I need to recover the software but I am not sure if I back up if I will also gain all the information that was original to the ipad.  Will I also get the intentional deleted info?

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Posted on May 22, 2012 6:34 PM

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Laineyjj

Q: Setting up transfered Ipad

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  • by Demo,

    Demo Demo May 22, 2012 6:53 PM in response to Laineyjj
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    May 22, 2012 6:53 PM in response to Laineyjj

    You can't recover the original owners apps and data. His purchased content is tied to his Apple ID and that content belongs to him. That is why he erased the iPad.

     

    Set it up as a new device, get your own Apple ID if you do not have one and start downloading your own content or sync any purchased content from iTunes if you have another iDevice.

     

    What do you mean about "you need to recover the software"? What software? The iOS is already on the device.