No matter which model of the brand you use, the first time is like a dream. The device works smoothly, the applications are smooth. However, over time, some problems inevitably arise and the solution may be to reset the device. Apple iPad tablet users also encounter such problems from time to time. In such a case, it may be necessary to restart the device or perform the most effective iPad reset.
Restarting the device allows you to fix minor problems in a short time, while iPad reset is a method you can apply to solve larger software-related problems. It is necessary to pay attention to the detail of the software-related problem, because hardware-related problems, unfortunately, will not be solved so easily. Let’s examine how to reset iPad step by step and see the important details you need to know.
How to reset iPad?
Method #1: Restart the device first:
- Step #1: Press and hold the power button of your iPad tablet until the scroll screen pops up.
- Step #2: Turn off the device by sliding the button on the slide screen to the right.
- Step #3: Wait a few minutes.
- Step #4: Press and hold the power button of your iPad tablet until the Apple logo appears.
- Step #5: You can start using the device again.
If you think there is a software-related problem with your iPad tablet, use the old classic method of turning it off and on before resorting to more difficult methods. While the device is rebooting, the cache will be cleared and minor errors will be fixed by the system itself. Of course, the fixes are pretty minor bugs. So you can try alternative methods as well.
Method #2: Force power off device to restart:
- Step #1: Press power button and home button at the same time.
- Step #2: Press and hold for a while.
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- Step #3: Press and release the volume up button.
- Step #4: Press and release the volume down button.
- Step #5: Press and hold the power button for a while.
- Step #6: Keep pressing the buttons until the device screen changes.
- Step #7: Once the device is turned on, you can start using it.
If your Apple iPad tablet somehow doesn’t restart itself with the classical method or if the screen is turned off and won’t turn on at all, try to force restart it by following the above steps. The first steps are for models with a home button and the other steps are for models without a home button. You can apply the method by following the appropriate steps for your device.
Method #3: iPad reset via Settings:
- Step #1: Open iPad Settings app.
- Step #2: Open the General page.
- Step #3: Find the Reset option at the bottom of the page.
- Step #4: Tap Erase All Content and Settings.
- Step #5: Enter your device password.
- Step #6: Enter your Apple ID password.
- Step #7: Wait until the welcome screen appears.
- Step #8: Reinstall the device.
Just follow the steps above to reset your iPad from your tablet’s Settings page. After this process, your device will return to its original state out of the box. So all your data stored on the device will be deleted. Therefore, you may want to at least back up your important data before iPad reset.
Method #4: Reset iPad via your computer:
- Step #1: Connect your iPad tablet to your computer via USB cable.
- Step #2: Press and hold the power button and home button.
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- Step #3: Press and hold the power button and one of the volume buttons.
- Step #4: Wait until the recovery mode screen appears.
- Step #5: Locate the connected device on your computer.
- Step #6: Click Restore.
- Step #7: Confirm the action and wait for it to complete.
- Step #8: Reinstall the device.
Just follow the steps above to reset your iPad via your computer to which you connect your tablet with a USB cable. After this process, your device will return to its original state out of the box. So all your data stored on the device will be deleted. Therefore, you may want to at least back up your important data before iPad reset.
Why do iPad reset?
No one resets iPad tablet working normally. The most common reason for iPad reset is the device behaving strangely. If your iPad is running slower than normal, apps are freezing, if you have trouble installing or uninstalling some apps, but there is no problem with device buttons, iPad reset can be done because the reason may be software-related.
The reason for forcing the device to restart or performing an iPad reset on the computer is that the tablet no longer responds to user touches. Of course, this may also be a hardware problem, but it is necessary to suspect the software first. If the iPad does not restart itself by known methods or even becomes unresponsive even when forced to restart, iPad reset can be done.
Of course, besides all of these, the most common reason for iPad reset is to erase all data and settings on the device at once. If you have sold your Apple iPad tablet or if someone else is going to use it now, the existing user’s settings will need to be cleared. Especially if you are going to sell the device, you should make sure to perform an iPad reset and delete all data.
Backup your data before iPad reset:
- Method #1: Back up with iTunes
- Method #2: Back up with iCloud
Method #1: Backup with iTunes:
- Step #1: Connect your iPad tablet to your computer via USB cable.
- Step #2: Make sure both devices are connected to the same Wi-Fi network.
- Step #3: Open iTunes and confirm the trust screen.
- Step #4: Click the device name.
- Step #5: Click on Backup.
- Step #6: Click Back Up Now.
- Step #7: The backup process will be completed after a period of time, which varies depending on the amount of data on your computer.
Just follow the steps above to backup your device data with iTunes before resetting iPad. Make sure you are using the latest version of iTunes before following this method.
Method #2: Backup via iCloud:
- Step #1: Make sure your device is connected to Wi-Fi network.
- Step #2: Open the iPad Settings app.
- Step #3: Tap the device name.
- Step #4: Turn on iCloud.
- Step #5: Open the iCloud Backup page.
- Step #6: Tap Back Up Now.
- Step #7: The backup process will be completed after a period of time that varies depending on the amount of data on your computer.
Just follow the steps above to backup your device data with iCloud before resetting iPad. Note that if you haven’t purchased an additional package and are using a free iCloud space, you’ll have a 5GB backup.
We explained the methods you can apply and the details you need to know by answering the question of how to reset iPad to eliminate software-related problems on your tablet. If you have a problem during this process, you can contact Apple Support about the issue.
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