Apple iPad (4th generation) (iOS6)

Apple iPad (4th generation)

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Restore factory default settings - Apple iPad (4th generation) (iOS6)

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When you restore the factory default settings, all personal settings are reset. Follow these instructions to restore the factory default settings.

Step 1 of 10

Find "Reset"

Press Settings.

Step 2 of 10

Find "Reset"

Press General.

Step 3 of 10

Find "Reset"

Press Reset.

Apple iPad (4th generation) (iOS6)
Step 4 of 10

Select option

Select one of the following options:
Restore settings only, go to 2a.
Restore settings and data, go to 2b.

Step 5 of 10

2a - Restore settings only

Press Reset All Settings.

If you select Reset All Settings, all device settings are reset but contacts, audio files, video clips and appointments aren't affected.
Step 6 of 10

2a - Restore settings only

Press Reset.

If you select Reset All Settings, all device settings are reset but contacts, audio files, video clips and appointments aren't affected.
Step 7 of 10

2a - Restore settings only

Press Reset to confirm.
Your device is restarted.

If you select Reset All Settings, all device settings are reset but contacts, audio files, video clips and appointments aren't affected.
Step 8 of 10

2b - Restore settings and data

Press Erase All Content and Settings.

If you select Erase All Content and Settings, settings, contacts, audio files, video clips and appointments are deleted.
When you've restored settings and data, you need to reactivate your device. Click here for information on how to activate your device.
Step 9 of 10

2b - Restore settings and data

Press Erase.

If you select Erase All Content and Settings, settings, contacts, audio files, video clips and appointments are deleted.
When you've restored settings and data, you need to reactivate your device. Click here for information on how to activate your device.
Step 10 of 10

2b - Restore settings and data

Press Erase to confirm.

If you select Erase All Content and Settings, settings, contacts, audio files, video clips and appointments are deleted.
When you've restored settings and data, you need to reactivate your device. Click here for information on how to activate your device.

Find "Reset"

Press Settings.
Press General.
Press Reset.

Select option

Select one of the following options:
Restore settings only, go to 2a.
Restore settings and data, go to 2b.
Apple iPad (4th generation) (iOS6)

2a - Restore settings only

Press Reset All Settings.
If you select Reset All Settings, all device settings are reset but contacts, audio files, video clips and appointments aren't affected.
Press Reset.
If you select Reset All Settings, all device settings are reset but contacts, audio files, video clips and appointments aren't affected.
Press Reset to confirm.
Your device is restarted.
If you select Reset All Settings, all device settings are reset but contacts, audio files, video clips and appointments aren't affected.

2b - Restore settings and data

Press Erase All Content and Settings.
If you select Erase All Content and Settings, settings, contacts, audio files, video clips and appointments are deleted.
When you've restored settings and data, you need to reactivate your device. Click here for information on how to activate your device.
Press Erase.
If you select Erase All Content and Settings, settings, contacts, audio files, video clips and appointments are deleted.
When you've restored settings and data, you need to reactivate your device. Click here for information on how to activate your device.
Press Erase to confirm.
If you select Erase All Content and Settings, settings, contacts, audio files, video clips and appointments are deleted.
When you've restored settings and data, you need to reactivate your device. Click here for information on how to activate your device.

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