14 Sep 2026
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Guide

How To Factory Data Reset an iPad

By James, Mozillion Team•

Here's how to factory data reset your iPad.


Follow these steps or watch our helpful video below.

  1. 1Open the settings app.
  2. 2Scroll down until you find General, tap that and at the bottom of the list you'll find transfer or reset iPad
  3. 3Press that and in there and you'll have a couple of options.
  4. 4To completely wipe the device select erase all content and settings.
  5. 5You'll be presented with the details of what's on the device currently.
  6. 6Tap continue and you'll receive a warning that this factory reset cannot be reversed.
  7. 7Tap the red button that says erase iPad now.
  8. 8You'll then need to enter your personal passcode and Apple password and once you've done both, all you need to do is tap turn off at the top right of the screen.
  9. 9Your iPad will begin to erase the data and reset - expect to see the loading bar two or three times before it has fully reset.
  10. 10Once you get to the 'hello' screen, the process is completed and you have factory reset your iPad.

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