HT201363 how to restore my ipad back to factory settings
How to restore my ipad back to factory settings
Use the Erase All Content and Settings function on the device, or click here and follow the instructions.
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How to restore macbook pro back to factory settings
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Welcome to the Apple Support Communities
If it didn't come with DVDs:
1. Press Command, Option and R keys when your computer starts and open Disk Utility.
2. Select Macintosh HD in the sidebar and erase the disk.
3. Install Mac OS X.
If it came with discs:
1. Insert the Mac OS X disc and press C key when your Mac starts.
2. Go to Utilities > Disk Utility, select Macintosh HD in the sidebar and erase the disk.
3. Install Mac OS X -
How can I restore my iPad Air to factory settings as I don't have internet on my laptop. After I erased everything from settings. It shows to restore n update through Apple server. Pls help!
Without internet connection there is no way for you restore the iPad.
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When I plug my iPhone into my computer to sync my iTunes I get a message that says "iTunes cannot read the content of the iPhone" and wants me to restore my phone back to factory settings. Any suggestions so that I don't have to restore? I have all of my stuff backed up on iCloud but I really don't want to go through the hassle of wiping it clean and putting everything back on.
This is a post from a user named edgar999 and it worked PERFECTLY:
"OK - this is how it works:
In order to backup from iCloud you cannot use iTunes!
Therefore disconnect your device from your computer.
Turn on your device and go to Settings and then go to General.
At the bottom of this submenu there is a buttom "Reset"
If you push that buttom you see 6 different Erase settings to chose from!
Chose "Erase All Content and Settings" because this will wipe everything from your device and will let you restore from iCloud! (I tried the top "Reset All Settings" but that did not let me use iClouds afterwards!)
Once you pushed that buttom your device will be wiped clean and after some time you will see the Device Welcome Screen like on a new device!
After choosing your location you will be asked to setup your WiFi-conection. After you joint to your Wifi you will be given the choice to restore the iPad from a backup from the iCloud. Choosing this backup will prompt you with your apple ID and password.
Restoring from a backup can take some time. The process uses your Wi-Fi connection to download settings, content and data. If you had a lot of content on your device, this can take a while. The restore screen should give you estimates at each stage of the restore process, starting with restoring the settings and then booting into the iPad. When the iPad home screen appears, the device will continue the restore process by downloading all of your applications.
If you are restoring from a backup because you have run into problems with your device that can only be solved by restoring it, you can first choose your latest backup. If you still have problems, you can move on to the next latest backup, repeating the process until (hopefully) the problem is cleared."
THANK YOU edgar999!!!! -
I am trying to set my ipad back to factory settings. I have followed the steps above and nothing is happening
FORCE IPAD INTO RECOVERY MODE
1. Turn off iPad
2. Turn on computer and launch iTunes (make sure you have the latest version of iTune)
3. Plug USB cable into computer's USB port
4. Hold Home button down and plug the other end of cable into docking port.
DO NOT RELEASE BUTTON until you see picture of iTunes and plug
5. Release Home button.
ON COMPUTER
6. iTunes has detected iPad in recovery mode. You must restore this iPad before it can be used with iTunes.
7. Select "Restore iPad"...
Note:
1. Data will be lost if you do not have backup
2. If you did not do step 4 properly, start all over again. -
I took my iPad back to factory settings through my PC. Everything was recovered except my audio books bought through iTunes. How can I retrieve them?
When you reset, they were wiped out as well. Will need to redownload. Check the Purchased section where they should be found to download without any additional cost.
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I restored my Ipad 1 to factory settings, but now my pc windows cannot recognize it, even my itunes what should i do?
This is normal. Set up the iPad as new. It will prompt the update.
You may finalize the setup with restore from previous backup. -
i recently downgraded from ios 8 to ios 7.1.2 and it put my ipad back to factory settings. Is there a possible way i can get my photos back?
Get your photos from the backup that you made prior to the original update.
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Tried to restore iphone 4 back to factory settings now on emergency call only screen?
tried to restore iphone 4 back to factory settings now on emergency call only screen? it also says hook phone up with itunes. well i have an old mac and my itunes isnt up to date and cant be installed up to date because of the old software. what do i do?
You'll need to update your system or fine a system you can use to activate it. There's no way around it.
If you can get to an Apple store and explain the situation to them, they 'may' be able to hook you up with an OS upgrade to Leopard assuming you have a G4 or G5 mac that can handle it. -
Need to restore my laptop back to factory settings
Hi all - looking for some help please.
The HDD in my G575 laptop has failed - think the laptop ran out of battery during a Microsoft update, so that might be the issue.
I want to take the laptop back to factory settings. I don't have restore disks created - but I do have a loan of my friends laptop which is identical, so I can burn disks from that.
However - I am not sure how to do it. What steps do I need to take? Can anyone guide me please?
Thanks.
Solved!
Go to Solution.Hi mickyd67 and welcome to the community,
Here's a guide with a link to a video.
Dave
T430u, x301, x200T, x61T, x61, x32, x41T, x40, U160, ThinkPad Tablet 1838-22R, Z500 touch, Yoga Tab 2 Windows 8.1, Yoga Tablet 3 Pro
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How do you put it back to factory settings?
How do you put a 7 year old desk top Mac back to factory settings?
You must have the original install discs. If you don't have them you can order a set from Apple for a small fee. You'll need your serial number. If you have your discs post back and we'll instruct you how to erase and reinstall back to factory spec.
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I have accidentally retored my phone back to factory settings and lost my contact list, photos and all. I have retrieved my apps via itunes but is there any way to reverse this so I can get my photos and contact list back?
Some accident with all the steps and warning messages provided.
All contacts on your iPhone should be available on your computer. Not a good idea to depend on an iPhone or any cell phone alone for such important data. Photos/videos in the Camera Roll should be imported by your computer as with any other digital camera.
Contacts and photos/videos in the Camera Roll should be included with your iPhone's backup which should have been created or updated by iTunes as the first step during the restore process - unless you declined the option.
If you declined the option, the data is gone. If not, restore your iPhone again from the backup that was created or updated before the previous restore. -
Satellite C660-1LD: How to recover and go back to factory settings
Hi Guys,
I am suffering with some problem on any website some words linked and when I click it, a ad. website opens which is kinda virus i think and the laptop works very slowly
I decided t reboot the laptop and go back to factory settings.
Could you please help me how to reboot I am not really good at computering so if you explain step-by-step That would be fantastic.
Thank youHi
Read the threads here in the Toshiba Product Recovery forum.
Additionally check this documentation how to use the HDD recovery:
+How to recover a Toshiba notebook with the HDD recovery procedure+
http://aps2.toshiba-tro.de/kb0/HTD1303440001R02.htm -
Why is it when i plug my iphone in to sync,i get a corrupt file message cant sync.It wants to reset my phone back to factory settings and i lose all my phone.It has happened 5 times to me now.
well, you probably have a corrupt file as the message indicates. You will need to reset your phone back to factory settings as indicated.
If you've been using your phone as designed, you've been making frequent backups so that data loss will be minimal, if at all.
Best,
GDG -
i have an ipad and the original owner is not present and i have no way to contact the owner how can i reset the ipad to factory settings?
Tammy,
Unfortunately your iPhone is just a paper weight. Return it to the pawn shop for a refund.
iCloud: Find My iPhone Activation Lock in iOS 7 explains the "Buyer Beware" facts:
When purchasing an iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch from someone other than Apple or an authorized Apple reseller, it is up to you to ensure that the device has been erased and is no longer linked to the previous owner’s account.
Follow each of these steps to make sure that you can use the device you purchase:
Turn the device on and slide to unlock.If the passcode lock screen or the home screen appears, the device has not been erased. Ask the seller to completely erase the device by going to Settings > General > Reset > Erase All Content and Settings. Do not take ownership of any used iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch until it has been erased.
Begin the device setup process.After choosing a language, choosing a country, and connecting to a network, the device will begin activation. If you are asked for the previous owner’s Apple ID and password, the device is still linked to their account. Hand the device back to the seller and ask them to enter their password. If the previous owner is not present, they can remove the device from their account by signing in toicloud.com/find. Do not take ownership of any used iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch until it has been removed from the previous owner’s account.
You will know that a device is ready for you to use when you are asked to “Set up your iPhone", “Set up your iPad", or “Set up your iPod” during the device setup process.
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