Erase All Content and Settings from iPad

Erase all content and settings from iPad

1. Go to Settings > General > Reset.

   If you’re asked to enter your passcode and you’ve forgotten it, see Reset the passcode. If you’re asked to enter your Apple ID password and you’ve forgotten it, see the Recover your Apple ID website.

2. Tap Erase All Content and Settings.

Use a computer to erase all content and settings from iPad

You can use a Mac or Windows PC to erase all data and settings from your iPad, restore iPad to factory settings, and install the latest version of iPadOS. For example, if you can’t open Settings on your iPad, you can use this approach to restore iPad to factory settings.

Before iPad is erased, you have the option to back it up. If you make a backup, you can use the backup to restore your data and settings on your iPad or on a new device. See Restore iPad from a computer backup.

1. Connect iPad and your computer with a cable.

2. Do one of the following:

   • In the Finder sidebar on your Mac: Select your iPad, click General at the top of the window, then click Restore iPad.

     To use the Finder to restore iPad to factory settings, macOS 10.15 or later is required. With earlier versions of macOS, use iTunes to restore iPad.

   • In the iTunes app on a Windows PC: Click the iPad button near the top left of the iTunes window, click Summary, then click Restore iPad.

3. Follow the onscreen instructions.