Restoring an iPad is the solution for a variety of situations. Whether you donate your iPad to a friend or family member, sell the device and make a last-ditch attempt.
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Restoring an iPad is the solution to a variety of situations. Whether you donate your iPad to a friend or family member, sell your device, or make a last-ditch attempt to get rid of a virus, you can always rely on restore to resolve the issue. Restoring your iPad will return your device to its factory settings, while installing the latest version of Apple software. You can restore your iPad at any time using iTunes on your computer.
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Method 1 of 2: Restoring the iPad
If your iPad is completely malfunctioning, even after you force a reboot, restoring your device using “Recovery Mode” may make it work. If your iPad doesn’t have a “Home” function button, click here.
Connect the USB cable from the iPad to the computer, but do not connect the iPad.
Open iTunes.
Tap and hold the Home button on your iPad.
With the “Home” button pressed, connect the iPad to the cable.
Keep holding the “Home” button until the iTunes logo appears on your iPad.
Click on. OK in the box that appears in iTunes.
Click on. Restore iPad … . Click Restore to confirm.
Wait until the restore process is complete. If you do this, it may take a few minutes.
Restore from a backup or set it up as a new iPad. After the restore is complete, you’ll have the option to restore a previous backup stored on your computer or set up your iPad as a new device.
Sign in with your Apple ID. After restoring your iPad, you’ll need to sign in with your Apple ID to download the apps.
- Open the application configuration.
- Touch the “iTunes and App Store” option.
- Enter your Apple ID information and tap “Login.”
Method 2 of 2: Restoring the iPad without the “Home” function button
If you’re trying to restore your iPad but don’t have the “Home” button working, you can use a free utility to force your iPad into recovery mode.
Download RecBoot to your computer. This is a free utility for Windows and OSX. This program will allow you to put your iPad in recovery mode without using the Home button.
Start RecBoot.
Connect your iPad to your computer using the USB cable.
Click on. Enter recovery in the RecBoot window.
Open iTunes.
Click on. OK in the box that appears in iTunes.
Click on. Restore iPad … . Click Restore to confirm.
Wait until the restore process is complete. This way, it can take a few minutes.
Restore from a backup or set it up as a new iPad. After the restore is complete, you’ll have the option to restore a previous backup stored on your computer or set up your iPad as a new device.
Sign in with your Apple ID. After restoring your iPad, you’ll need to sign in with your Apple ID to download the apps.
- Open the application configuration.
- Touch the “iTunes and App Store” option.
- Enter your Apple ID information and tap “Login.”
tips
- Restore your iPad if you plan to sell it or give it to someone else. Restoring your device will erase and erase all of your personal data, and this will prevent third parties from accessing your information.
