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If I enable Erase Data will it reset to factory default

If I need to wipe my old iPad of personal data to sell, but don't know the restrictions passcode, can I enable Delete Data? Will this make the iPad inoperable or will it just reset to factory settings?

iPad 2, iOS 7

Posted on Feb 4, 2014 12:06 PM

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Feb 6, 2014 11:51 AM in response to seips1

Hey seips1,



Thanks for the question. Yes you could do this, however there may be easier methods:


A) Restore your device with iTunes:

Use iTunes to restore your iOS device to factory settings

http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1414


B) Erase your device with iCloud:

iCloud: Erase your device

http://support.apple.com/kb/PH2701


You’ll also want to disable activation lock (turning off Find my iPhone, deleting your iCloud account) from the device before selling the device:


iCloud: Find My iPhone Activation Lock in iOS 7

http://support.apple.com/kb/HT5818


What to do before selling or giving away your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch

http://support.apple.com/kb/HT5661



Thanks,


Matt M.

If I enable Erase Data will it reset to factory default

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