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What happens when I "Reset Protected Data" to finish setting up iCloud?

My iPad is showing this error message: If you can't approve this iPad from another device, reset your protected data to finish setting up iCloud.


If I press "Reset Protected Data" what will happen? ... will I lose any data? Why can't I finish setting up iCloud without doing this?

iPad Air, iOS 10.2.1

Posted on Feb 28, 2017 12:39 PM

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Posted on Mar 26, 2017 2:00 PM

Does anybody know the answer to the original poster's question? What happens when you click "Reset Protected Data"? What data is reset? I don't think I use iCloud to store any critical data but would like to know what data will be "reset" before attempting to use this option.

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What happens when I "Reset Protected Data" to finish setting up iCloud?

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