How to Factory Reset an iPad Pro/Air/mini and More

塞缪尔·斯宾塞 发表于 2024 年 9 月 24 日iOS 技巧3 分钟阅读

Factory resetting an iPad is a useful process for troubleshooting, preparing the device for a new user, or simply for fresh. This feature erases all content and personal settings from your iOS device including apps, data, photos, files, and more. After a factory reset, your iPad will boot into the Hello screen. In fact, there are multiple ways to complete the job. This guide will demonstrate the practical methods in detail.

Part 1. Prepare Your iPad for Factory Reset

Obviously, a master reset iPad will erase all data and settings from your device. Therefore, you’d better back up your iPad with iTunes/Finder or iCloud. Then you can recover your data after a factory reset.

How to Back up iPad before Factory Reset with iTunes/Finder

How to Back up iPad before Factory Reset Using iCloud

Part 2. How to Reset iPad to Factory Settings

The easiest way to reset the iPad to factory settings is the Reset feature in the Settings app. This way does not require any software or hardware, but your iPad must be accessible. Plus, if you have enabled Find My, you need your Apple ID password to turn off Find My.

Part 3. How to Reset A Locked iPad

Way 1: How to Reset a Locked iPad in Recovery Mode

iTunes can factory reset an iPad without a password with the 恢复iPad button. If you are locked out of your device, you have to put your device in Recovery Mode and reset it with iTunes on Windows and macOS Mojave or older, Finder on macOS Catalina.

For an iPad without a Home button, quickly press and release the 提高音量 按钮，对 音量减小 button, and press and hold the 边 button until the device enters Recovery Mode.

For an iPad with the Home button, hold down the 家 + 睡眠/唤醒 按钮，直到看到恢复模式屏幕。

Way 2: How to Reset a Locked iPad Online

iCloud provides an option to factory reset the iPad without the passcode too. It works remotely. The prerequisite is that you must have turned on Find My on your iPad. Plus, you must remember your Apple ID password.

Way 3: How to Reset a Locked iPad with Another iOS Device

If you have turned on Find My on your iPad, you can also borrow an iPhone or iPad from your friend or family member to reset the iPad to factory default without a passcode. The Find My app released by Apple is available to finish the job on another iOS device or Mac.

Way 4: How to Reset an iPad Without Apple ID Password

Here are the steps to factory reset an iPad without an Apple ID password:

Open the best iPad unlock software once you install it on your computer, and choose 擦除密码. Next, connect your iPad to the machine with a Lightning cable. Click the 开始 按钮继续。

As long as your iPad is detected, you will be presented with the device information screen. Check them carefully, and correct it manually if an item is wrong. Then click the 开始 button to begin downloading the firmware.

接下来，单击 开锁 button, read the notification, and confirm the unlocking action. Enter 0000 to ensure the process. Wait for the factory reset to complete, and then disconnect your iPad. Then you can set your iPad and restore the latest backup.

结论

Now, you should learn at least five ways to reset your iPad in various situations. You can erase your device in the Settings app if your iPad is still accessible. If your iPad is locked or disabled, you can restore your device with iTunes or Finder in the Recovery Mode. With Find My enabled, you can also do the job on iCloud or in the Find My app. iPassGo is the ultimate solution to complete iPad reset without any restriction. Other questions? Please write them down below.