Want to clean your iPad? Follow this guide and easily erase all your files and settings! You’ll get a fresh start in no time. Here’s how to do a complete reset of your iPad and restore its performance:
Quick facts: How To Wipe Ipad
- ✅ You can delete all content and settings on an iPad by going to Settings > General > Reset > Erase All Content and Settings – Apple Support
- ✅ You can reset your iPad to factory settings by going to Settings > General > Reset > Reset All Settings – Apple Support
- ✅ You can back up your iPad before wiping it by going to Settings > Your Name > iCloud > iCloud Backup > Backup Now – Apple Support
- ✅ Wiping an iPad removes all of its data including personal information, apps, and settings – Digital Trends
- ✅ An iPad can be wiped remotely using Apple’s Find My app – iMore
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Preparation
Before wiping your iPad, it’s essential to prepare. Download any apps, documents, or media you want to keep onto a different storage device. Then, make sure your iPad is charged and you have an internet connection. Back up your data with iTunes or iCloud, if possible. This will help recover any corrupted data during the wipe.
Once you’ve done these steps, with a reliable backup, you can start the wipe to restore the iPad to its original factory settings:
- Connect your iPad to your computer.
- Open iTunes and select your device.
- Click Summary and then Restore iPad.
- Confirm your action and wait for the restore process to complete.
Back up your data
Make sure you back up all your data before wiping your iPad. Apple’s iCloud can do it automatically. Or use Dropbox or Google Drive. Upload the files manually if needed. It’s better to stay safe. Check photos, documents and other data are backed up. Then you can wipe your iPad.
Check which version of iOS you’re running
Before starting to wipe your iPad, check the iOS version. Apple updates its software often. So, you need to make sure the reset process matches the version of your iPad.
To check which version you have, open Settings > General. Tap About and look at the software section. If there’s a newer version, update it first.
Having an old version could cause problems during or after the reset.
Wiping Your iPad
Wiping your iPad is a great way to delete all its data. To do this, first back up all the important data you want to keep. Then, go to Settings > General > Reset. Select “Erase All Content and Settings”. This will erase all records on the device. Make sure there’s nothing you need to keep.
- After that, enter your Apple ID password if required.
- Lastly, follow the instructions onscreen until your iPad is clean.
Go to Settings
Want to sign out of your iCloud account on your iPad? Start by opening Settings, the app with a gear icon. Look for the Apple ID banner at the top. Tap on your name or profile picture to open a menu. Select Sign Out, and confirm when prompted. You will be signed out!
All data synced with iCloud is now inaccessible. If multiple users, sign out from each profile. Remember, signing out of iCloud does not delete any data stored locally. It just prevents it from being synced again until you log back in with your Apple ID and password.
Select General
Back up your data and prepare to sign out of iCloud! Open the Settings app on your iPad. In the list, select General at the top. You’ll see options for resetting and managing your device, plus iCloud settings. Scroll down to iTunes & App Store. You’ll see what Apple ID is associated with your device’s iCloud. Tap on Apple ID and ‘Sign Out’ to disconnect.
A popup will appear asking if you’re sure. Select ‘Sign Out’ to confirm or ‘Cancel’ to stay. Enter your password one last time before signing out.
Select Reset
To backup your iPad, open the Settings app. Select General settings. Tap Reset at the bottom of the page. A window will appear, prompting you to choose a reset option. This could be all settings, all content and settings, or network settings.
Any photos, music, or documents not stored in iCloud will be removed permanently.
Select Erase All Content and Settings
The “Erase All Content and Settings” option lets users restore their iPad to factory settings, like it was never used. This will erase all data, apps, settings and content. If you’re selling or giving away your iPad, select this setting first. It will keep your data private, plus it will better the battery life of your device.
After selecting this option, you can enter a security code before erasing the device, if you want. When you’re done, your iPad is ready for sale or gifting, without any personal information on it.
Finishing Up
To wipe your iPad, begin by opening the Settings App. Tap General and then Reset. Select Erase All Content and Settings for confirmation. You’ll need your Apple ID password, plus an optional recovery key for extra security.
The wiping process can take a few minutes to several hours, depending on how much data was stored. Once you see the Welcome Screen, the iPad has been wiped.
Lastly, follow any instructions to set up the iPad and begin using it with fresh data:
- Set up your Apple ID.
- Choose a Wi-Fi network.
- Enable Location Services.
- Set up Siri.
- Set up Touch ID.
Restore from a backup
The Restore from a backup option is used when you want to recover iPad data from a saved backup. This could be iCloud, iTunes, or both.
To restore iPad, open Settings and select General > Reset > Erase All Content and Settings. Select either “Restore from iCloud Backup” or “Restore from iTunes Backup” and sign in to your account. Choose the most recent backup, check the information is correct, then press “Continue”. Restoring may take minutes or hours, depending on the size of the backup.
After that, everything (apps, contacts, photos, videos) will be restored as if nothing happened!
Set up your iPad as a new device
To factory reset your iPad, set it up as new. This will give your device a fresh start. Follow the instructions on your screen. It may take time, so allocate enough of it. For instance, setting up iCloud and Apple ID can take up to 10 minutes manually. If you have both accounts already, it’s quicker.
Beforehand, back up all data or it will be gone. When ready, restart your iPad while holding down the “Restart” button until prompted by iTunes or Finder app.
FAQs about: How To Wipe Ipad
Q1: How do I wipe my iPad?
A1: To wipe your iPad, open the Settings app and select General. Scroll down and select “Reset”. From there, you can select “Erase All Content and Settings” to wipe your iPad.
Q2: What will happen to my data when I wipe my iPad?
A2: When you wipe your iPad all of your saved data will be erased. This includes photos, apps, music, and any other files you have saved to the iPad.
Q3: How do I back up my iPad before I wipe it?
A3: To back up your iPad before you wipe it, first connect your iPad to your computer. Then open iTunes, select the iPad icon, and select “Back Up Now”. Once the backup is complete, you can wipe your iPad.