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Restoring factory default settings on my tablet

Want to restore the factory default settings on your tablet? It's easy, but please note: all data on your tablet will be deleted. Data on your SIM isn't deleted.


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1. Find "Reset"

Tap Settings.
Tap General.
Tap Reset.

2. Choose option

Choose one of the following options:
Restore settings only, go to 2a.
Restore settings and data, go to 2b.
Apple iPad 4

3. 2a - Restore settings only

Tap Reset All Settings.
If you select Reset All Settings, all tablet settings are restored but contacts, audio files, video clips, appointments, etc. aren't affected.
Tap Reset.
If you select Reset All Settings, all tablet settings are restored but contacts, audio files, video clips, appointments, etc. aren't affected.
Tap Reset to confirm.
Your tablet is restarted.
If you select Reset All Settings, all tablet settings are restored but contacts, audio files, video clips, appointments, etc. aren't affected.

4. 2b - Restore settings and data

Tap Erase All Content and Settings.
If you select Erase All Content and Settings, settings, contacts, audio files, video clips, appointments, etc. are deleted.
When you've restored settings and data, you need to activate your tablet again.
Tap Erase.
If you select Erase All Content and Settings, settings, contacts, audio files, video clips, appointments, etc. are deleted.
When you've restored settings and data, you need to activate your tablet again.
Tap Erase to confirm.
If you select Erase All Content and Settings, settings, contacts, audio files, video clips, appointments, etc. are deleted.
When you've restored settings and data, you need to activate your tablet again.
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