How to Factory Reset (Wipe) Your iPad
Step 1: Sign out of iCloud / Apple ID
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Open the Settings app.
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Tap your name at the top (Apple ID banner).
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Scroll down and tap Sign Out.
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Enter your Apple ID password and confirm.
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If prompted, choose whether to keep a copy of your data (you can skip this if you’re wiping it).
Step 2: Erase All Content and Settings
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Go to Settings > General.
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Scroll to the bottom and tap Transfer or Reset iPad.
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Tap Erase All Content and Settings.
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If you have Screen Time or passcode enabled, enter it when prompted.
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Confirm you want to erase the iPad.
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Wait while the device erases and reboots.
Step 3: iPad Will Restart
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After erasing, your iPad will restart and show the "Hello" setup screen, just like a brand-new iPad.