How do I wipe clean and reinstall iOS on an iPad Air

how do I wipe clean and reinstall iOS on an iPad Air so I can start from scratch clean with out any apps that would not be normally installed....... Thanks Jesse




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Posted on Oct 15, 2018 2:09 PM

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Posted on Oct 15, 2018 2:14 PM

jsbs1997 wrote:


how do I wipe clean and reinstall iOS on an iPad Air so I can start from scratch clean with out any apps that would not be normally installed....... Thanks Jesse

Restoring as new will also download Apple's default apps, there isn't a way to have no apps on the phone after a restore.

What to do before you sell, give away, or trade in your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support

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jsbs1997 wrote:


how do I wipe clean and reinstall iOS on an iPad Air so I can start from scratch clean with out any apps that would not be normally installed....... Thanks Jesse

Restoring as new will also download Apple's default apps, there isn't a way to have no apps on the phone after a restore.

What to do before you sell, give away, or trade in your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support

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