How long does erase all content and setting take

Hello,
Hi, i want to ask about "erase all content and setting", i have this ipad mini, and its already about an hour from the first time i choose that option, and till now there's nothing happened except this loading screen. Is it normal? Or do I have to connect it to my computer?
Thank you.

Ohh, okay then, but the progress bar on my ipad hasn't appear yet, just that circle thingy going round and round again.
Do i have to let it be or there's something i could do about it?
thank you.

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