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5 Easy Ways to Factory Reset iPad Without iCloud Password
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"I need to factory reset my iPad but I do not know the iCloud password. Has anyone succeeded in resetting an iPad without the iCloud password?" -- Jimmy, apple.stackexchange.com
I believe you are looking for the answer to how to reset iPad without iCloud password, this guide summarizes the solutions that can reset your iPad without any password, please read it carefully.
In this article:
- 1: Scenarios that May Require to Reset iPad
- 2: Easy Ways to Factory Reset iPad Without iCloud Password
- 1. Factory Reset iPad from Settings Panel
- 2. Reset iPad with LockWiper [3 Easy steps]
- 3. Erase iPad with iTunes
- 4. Wipe iPad via Recovery Mode
- 5. Reset iPad by Contacting the Previous Owner
- 3: FAQs about Factory Resetting iPad
1. Scenarios that May Require to Reset iPad
- You have just purchased an iPad from a guy who sells second-hand devices, and you found the iPad stuck with the iCloud password.
- You have had the device for a long time and you can't recall the iCloud password when you need to factory reset iPad.
- You bought a new iPad, after making a lot of passcode, you just lost the clue of your iCloud password.
- iPad is turned off and stays unresponsive to soft reset/force restart trials. In this case, factory reset the iPad would be the most reliable solution.
Here are 5 effective ways to reset iPad without iCloud password regardless of where you are right now.
2. Easy Ways to Factory Reset iPad Without iCloud Password
1 Get Factory Reset iPad Fast with Settings
If the iPad is freely accessible, then performing a factory reset is a lucky thing for you. But before you get started quickly, keep the following in mind.
- Factory reset means all the data will be erased on iPad, which would be fine if you are going to sell the device or pass it to another person.
- If you want to keep all the data (apps, images, video, etc.), back up your iPad with iTunes. Of course, regular sync is the most recommended practice.
Check the guide below to see how to wipe iPad without iCloud password using Settings.
Note
You need to know the iPad's screen lock password to use this method.
Step 1: Go to Settings on your iPad, tap General and Reset.
Step 2: Click on Erase all Content and Settings for factory restoring.
Step 3: You can choose Backup Then Erase or Erase Now. Click on Erase [Device] and then confirm by clicking Erase.
Step 4: The screen will be white with an Apple log and process bar, this is when your iPad begins to reset.
The iPad will restart as soon as all the data gets cleaned.
2 Reset iPad Without iCloud Password by LockWiper
How to reset iPad without iCloud password can turn out to be a very simple question as long as you have the best tool - iMyFone LockWiper.
LockWiper will help you factory reset iPad in 5 minutes even if you don't know the iCloud, Apple ID, and screen lock password. It can also allow you to remove Apple ID and iCloud account so that you can sign into a new iCloud and Apple ID account.
Tool for Erase iPad Without iCloud Password:
Watch the step-by-step video to reset iPad without iCloud password.
Step 1: Launch LockWiper and tap Unlock Apple ID.
Step 2: Connect your iPad and trust the connection. Then click the Start to Unlock button.
Step 3: LockWiper will start removing your iCloud account and factory reset your iPad. It will take a few seconds.
After the process, all the content on your iPad will be removed and you don't need any iCloud or screen password to use the simple method that helps you factory reset your iPad in 5 minutes.
3 Erase iPad Without iCloud Password with iTunes
If your iPad has been regularly synced with iTunes, then you can try the iTunes method. Here are the detailed steps on how to reset iPad without iCloud password:
Step 1: Connect your iPad to a computer which your iPad has been synced with and open iTunes.
Step 2: Click on the iPad icon at the left upper corner of iTunes. Click on Back Up from the main window.
Step 3: When backup finishes, click on Restore iPad. Your iPad will be factory reset.
Step 4: When it finishes, tap on the device tab again and select Restore Backup to retrieve your data back to iPad.
However, many users encounter situations where iTunes fails to connect to their iPhones, and instead of wasting time searching for a way to fix the connection, a simple assisted reset tool is the solution.
4 Wipe iPad Without iCloud Password via Recovery Mode
What if I haven't synced my iPad with iTunes and I still prefer using Apple's official way to factory reset the iPad?
Here's the last resort you can't miss: Use Recovery Mode to factory reset iPad without iCloud password.
Step 1: Open iTunes If your device belongs to a model that does not have a home in your computer and connect your iPad.
Step 2: Click the Sleep/Wake and Home buttons right away as soon as the Connect to iTunes option appears on the screen.
If your device belongs to a model that does not have a home button:
Press and then quickly release the Volume Up button, then press the Volume Down button. Finally, press and hold the top button until the iPad enters recovery mode, then release it.
Step 3: Tap OK when seeing the message "'iTunes has detected iPad in recovery mode" appearing on the screen.
Step 4: Then press Restore.
Wait for the process to complete and you get a brand new iPad, however, this method is prone to get stuck in recovery mode during the use of this method, so you may need to repeat the above operation.
iMyFone LockWiper
Now download LockWiper to reset iPad with 3 easy steps and 5 minutes without iCloud password.
5 Reset iPad Without Passcode by Contacting The Previous Owner
The last method, which is a bit trickier, is to contact the previous owner. If he remembers his iCloud password, then he should be able to reset the iPad remotely so you don't have to use any software at all.
If you're able to get in contact with the previous owner, here is how you can reset the iPad remotely:
Step 1: Have the previous owner go to iCloud.com and put in his login credentials and password.
Step 2: Click where it says Find iPhone.
Step 3: In the maps window, click on All Devices, and choose this iPhone. In theory, the iPad should show up there if it is associated with the previous owner's account.
Step 4: Tap on Erase iPad. Tap Erase to confirm.
If you can't reach the previous owner, you can try the no-strings-attached tool - LockWiper.
FAQs about Factory Resetting iPad
1 Can I factory reset an iPad without the Apple ID password?
Yes, you can factory reset iPad without Apple ID and password using methods such as iTunes, and after deleting your iPad, you can restore your data and settings from a backup.
2 Can I factory reset my iPad without a computer?
If you can't access a computer and your device still works, you can erase and restore your device without a computer.
3 How to hard reset an iPad?
To perform a hard reset: Hold down the home and on/off buttons at the same time.
Wrap Up
We've shown you 5 ways to do this, but four of them are not guaranteed to work. If you need to factory reset iPad without iCloud password, the best option is LockWiper, because it's guaranteed a 99% success rate.
It will help you erase all your data and remove Apple ID and iCloud account so that you can have full access to your iPad, it's worth trying.
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