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Difference between reset all settings and erase all settings

when giving a used iPad to someone else, what is the difference between reset all settings and erase all settings? Which is the best way to go when purchasing a used iPad?

iMac (21.5-inch Mid 2011), OS X Mountain Lion (10.8.2)

Posted on Jan 12, 2014 2:33 PM

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Posted on Jan 12, 2014 2:38 PM

Reset All Settings and Erase All Content and Settings do different things. Reset all Settings removes things like your Wifi password and settings you've set on your iPad for Apps, mail, etc.


Erase All Content and Settings restores a device to it's out of the box state when it was first turned on. You should use Erase All Content and Settings to get it ready for the next owner.

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Jan 12, 2014 2:38 PM in response to portapeter

Reset All Settings and Erase All Content and Settings do different things. Reset all Settings removes things like your Wifi password and settings you've set on your iPad for Apps, mail, etc.


Erase All Content and Settings restores a device to it's out of the box state when it was first turned on. You should use Erase All Content and Settings to get it ready for the next owner.

Difference between reset all settings and erase all settings

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