What happens if you erase an iPad?

When you delete data, it's no longer accessible through the iPad interface, but it isn't erased from iPad storage. To remove all of your content and settings from storage, erase iPad. For example, erase iPad before you sell it or give it away.
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What happens when you press erase iPad?

What happens when you erase a device in Find My? A confirmation email is sent to your Apple ID email address. When you erase a device remotely using Find My, Activation Lock remains on to protect it. Your Apple ID and password are required to reactivate it.
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Does erasing iPad delete iCloud?

No, factory resetting your iPhone will not alter your iCloud. Upon setting up your iPhone again you will be given the option to reconnect to your iCloud account if you desire. iCloud also stores iPhone backups that you can restore your phone from.
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How do I reset my iPad for a new owner?

Go to Settings > General > Reset > Reset All Content and Settings. Resetting an iPad to factory defaults wipes it clean for a new owner or overcomes a problem that rebooting the iPad won't solve. The process erases all settings and data and returns it to its state when purchased.
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Is erase all content and settings the same as factory reset?

Reset all Settings removes things like your Wifi password and settings you've set on your iPad for Apps, mail, etc. Erase All Content and Settings restores a device to it's out of the box state when it was first turned on. You should use Erase All Content and Settings to get it ready for the next owner.
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Will resetting old iPad affect new iPad?

Finally, tap Settings > General > Reset. From the list of options, select Erase all content and settings and confirm your choice. This will wipe your old iPad clean, but nothing on your new iPad will be affected.
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How do I factory reset my iPad without Apple ID?

  1. iPad with Home Button: press and hold down both Home and Top (or Side) buttons on your iPad and wait for the recovery mode to appear. ...
  2. Free download AnyUnlock and launch it on your Windows or Mac computer. ...
  3. Hit the Unlock Now button on the following screen to begin factory resetting iPad without Apple ID and password.
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How do you unlock a disabled iPad?

To unlock an iPad if you forgot the password or it's been disabled, you can restore it with iTunes. You can also unlock your iPad by doing a system restore using the Find My iPhone app. You'll need a recent iPad backup to get your data back after you restore and unlock it.
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Does erasing iPad delete everything?

When you delete data, it's no longer accessible through the iPad interface, but it isn't erased from iPad storage. To remove all of your content and settings from storage, erase iPad. For example, erase iPad before you sell it or give it away.
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Does a factory reset remove Apple ID?

It isn't true. Erase all content and settings wipes the phone and returns it to it's out of the box condition. Finally Settings > General > Reset > Erase All Content and Settings. Now you can sell/give.
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Does erasing all content and settings delete everything?

Just to add onto this, yes it will erase all data effectively–you don't need to overwrite it or anything like that.
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What does erase device mean?

Erase device: Permanently deletes all data on your phone (but might not delete SD cards). After you erase, Find My Device won't work on the phone. Important: If you find your phone after erasing, you'll likely need your Google Account password to use it again. Learn about device protection.
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Will erasing my iPad affect my iPhone?

If you reset your iPad completely, it will not affect your phone at all. They are different devices with their own backups. The backups can be shared from one device to another, but you can safely reset the iPad without worrying about the phone.
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Does erase iPhone delete everything?

When you tap Erase All Content and Settings, it completely erases your device, including any credit or debit cards you added for Apple Pay and any photos, contacts, music, or apps. It will also turn off iCloud, iMessage, FaceTime, Game Center, and other services.
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How do I reset my iPad to factory settings without the passcode or computer?

If you are now able to open your iPad, you can erase all of your data and return it to its factory default settings without connecting it to a computer. Ensure that your iPad is charged, or connect it to a power source. Open Settings; select General and then select Reset. Select Erase All Content and Settings.
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Is it possible to unlock an iPad without Apple ID?

The first method to unlock your iPad without an Apple ID password is to set it to DFU Mode, which basically means erasing all contents on it and resetting it to default settings. If you still remember the screen passcode for your iPad, you can access the Settings App and set your iPad to DFU Mode there.
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How do I erase all content and settings without Apple ID password?

After entering the recovery mode in iTunes or Finder, click on Restore instead of Update. Follow the instructions to restore your iPhone, and this will erase all your settings without Apple ID Password and content after it's finished. Your iPhone will restart and just set up it.
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What should I do with my old iPad?

7 Cool Things You Can Do With Your Old iPad After Upgrading
  1. Use Your iPad as a Dedicated Smart Home Hub. ...
  2. Use Your iPad as a Second Monitor. ...
  3. Use Your iPad as a Remote Control. ...
  4. Give It to the Kids. ...
  5. Make It a Digital Photo or Video Frame.
  6. Use It as a Recipe Book or Mechanic's Assistant. ...
  7. Mount It in Your Car.
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Does factory reset remove all data permanently?

Perform factory reset

Finally, you are ready to perform a factory reset. When you do a factory reset on your Android device, it erases all the data on your device, and returns the phone back to its original out-of-the-box state as it was from the factory.
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Does erase all content and settings delete apps?

If you select Erase All Content and Settings, it means you delete everything on iPhone including the settings and app data.
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Does factory restore delete everything?

Factory resets aren't perfect. They don't delete everything on the computer. The data will still exist on the hard drive. Such is the nature of hard drives that this type of erasure doesn't mean getting rid of the data written to them, it just means the data can no longer be accessed by your system.
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What happens if we erase device?

Erase device: Permanently deletes all data on your phone (but might not delete SD cards). After you erase, Find My Device won't work on the phone. Important: If you find your phone after erasing, you'll likely need your Google Account password to use it again.
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How long does it take to erase an IPAD?

It normally takes less than 5 minutes. Check if you are connected to a network, If yes, Go Offline, And come back online. Then Try Again.. It normally takes less than 5 minutes.
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