IPad 3 not factory resetting

I have been tring to factory reset my ipad3 and its stuck on the spinning loading screen can any one help

Try a Reset: Hold the Sleep and Home button down for about 10 to 15 seconds to go into Recovery Mode.
If the Reset doesn't work, try and force iPad into Recovery Mode:
1. Turn off iPad
2. Connect USB cable to computer; leave the other end alone
3. Press and hold the Home button down and connect the docking end of cable to iPad
4. Continue holding the Home button until you see the "Connect To iTune" screen
5. Release the Home button
6. Open iTune
7. You should see "iTunes has detected an iPad in recovery mode"
8. Use iTune to restore iPad
Note: You need to be patient and repeat the above many times to recover your iPad

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IPad stolen, probably factory reset.. serial number traceable when connected with iTunes again?

Hi all,
Our iPad was stolen from our home last week, and it does not show up on 'find my iPad/iPhone'. I think the thief did a factory reset on the iPad..
But when an iPad is reset, it has to be connected to iTunes again, right? So is there a red flag going up at Apple's side?, because the iPad's serial number is still registered to me?
Kind regards from The Netherlands,
Wouter

These links may be helpful.
How to Track and Report Stolen iPad
http://www.ipadastic.com/tutorials/how-to-track-and-report-stolen-ipad
Reporting a lost or stolen Apple product
http://support.apple.com/kb/ht2526
Report Stolen iPad Tips and iPad Theft Prevention
http://www.stolen-property.com/report-stolen-ipad.php
How to recover a lost or stolen iPad
http://ipadhelp.com/ipad-help/how-to-recover-a-lost-or-stolen-ipad/
How to Find a Stolen iPad
http://www.ehow.com/how_7586429_stolen-ipad.html
Apple Product Lost or Stolen
http://sites.google.com/site/appleclubfhs/support/advice-and-articles/lost-or-st olen
Oops! iForgot My New iPad On the Plane; Now What?
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052702303459004577362194012634000.html
If you don't know your lost/stolen iPad's serial number, use the instructions below. The S/N is also on the iPad's box.
How to Find Your iPad Serial Number
http://www.ipadastic.com/tutorials/how-to-find-your-ipad-serial-number
 Cheers, Tom

Apple Ipad has been factory reset and removed from manage devices but the new user can't register it under a new ID

iPad generation 2 has been factory reset, removed from managed devices, apple support, and the device still continues to say it's locked by my ID and cannot be unlocked and registered to a new ID.
HELP!

Even if you are sure you have done all of this, do it again slowly and in the order given:
Prepare your device to sell or give away
If there is still a problem, post back with the exact complete wording of the error message
received.

Will not factory reset!!!

I've been getting the notices to install update to 4.0.4. When I begin the install the phone will automatically restart and go to this black screen with white google logo....and just freeze there forever. I've tried this a bunch of times always the same result.
So I did what verizon told me to do and that is to do a factory reset. Went into the settings app and did factory reset, but my phone did the same thing again!! It just has a black screen with white google logo and it just stays like that forever!!!! I tried this many times too all with the same result.
Then I tried doing the alternate method of a factory reset as shown here: http://support.verizonwireless.com/clc/devices/knowledge_base.html?id=51446#alternate
The alternate method also has the same result too in which there is a white google logo on a black screen.
Can anyone tell me how I can get this phone to do a factory reset????
I feel like my only options is >Post edited to comply with VZW ToS< or get a crappy refurb phone. What do you guys think I should do?
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Tidbits,
Would you know what my problem is....? I have an unmodified Samsung Galaxy Nexus and I've had all kinds of issues with installing the IMM76K over the air. I've been getting the install notices and when I click install, it reboots, but the only thing I see is a black screen with a white google logo and it'll stay on this screen forever. Only way to reset is to pull out the battery. I've tried this multiple times all with the same result. Finally, I gave up and did as recommended by Verizon and that was to do a factory reset. Interestingly (or unfortunately), when I do the factory reset, it restarts and all you see is a black screen with white google logo and it stays on this screen forever. Only way to get out of it is to pull out the battery. I tried the alternative method of factory reset which is to hold down the power and volume buttons, but I got the same result too, in which it freezes on a black screen with white google logo.
Can you please tell me what might be wrong with my phone. Again, my phone is not modified in anyway. Thanks.
It seems like something is wrong with my system, or my bootloader. Additionally, my phone has really been solid, no dropped calls, no loss of reception, nothing weird, so I'm really hesitant in getting a refurb phone that might have additional problems.
Anyhelp from anyone would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!!!!!

Why, for no apparent reason has my iPad forced a factory reset I.e. Wipe all my data overnight??

I Woke up this morning and couldn't access my iPad. It will only allow me to connect to iTunes to restore factory settings,. I have no issues until now and don't understand why this has been forced upon me?? Please help!

How to Fix iTunes Error 4014/4013 and Upgrade Your iPhone Successfully
http://www.igeeksblog.com/how-to-fix-itunes-error-4014-4013/
iOS: Restore errors 4005, 4013, and 4014
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS5314
 Cheers, Tom

Factory Reset or Not Factory Reset.....That is the question?

what to do when you've purchased a laptop/notebook from a pawn shop? even when it appears to have nothing on it.

Hello MexxTech,
If you are unable to recover from the partition, please use the document below. It will provide you information on how to order the discs for your specific unit.
HP Document Click Here
Please have the units serial number, product number & operating system type ready before starting.
Although I am an HP employee, I am speaking for myself and not for HP.
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I want to know what steps I should take to get my phone to begin working again. I'd rather not factory reset it but if I have to I will.

A day ago, my phone was freaking out, saying all these apps had stopped working, so I turned off and immediately after turning it off the dual core screen with the red M came up and wont turn back on or off. I tried to wipe the cache data and the green droid came up and a little red warning triangle came up with an exclamation point in it came up and then went back to the dual core screen.

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Factory Reset Setting not showing...

I have a fault with my PC and before I send it back to Toshiba for epairs I neeed to fctory reset my computer.
I have already created the recovery disks
I tried to get into recovey mode I foind some problems...
At first I tried to get to recovery from witin windows 8.1 using the 'advanced start up' option...that didnt work...I just got a black screen when the computer restarted...
Then I tried holding F8 and Control at start up and nothing happend
then I tried holding the '0' button at start up and that bought up a question about wether i wanted to go into rcovey option.... i selected YES but then it goes into a 'windows style' menu screen and the only option that looked relevant to my desire was TOSHIBA MAINTENECE PROGRAM but whe i use this it onl give me the option to ERASE and NOT FACTORY RESET...
I know the partition in intact and I has not been deleted
Anybody got any ideas how I get the computer to show the factory reset option

before I send it back to Toshiba for epairs I neeed to fctory reset my computer.
Are you sure?
If it's a US computer, call Toshiba tech support at 800-457-7777 for help.
-Jerry

Are all my accounts deleted if I factory reset my iPad?

So I just sold my iPad and I factory resetted it before I sold it. Are all my accounts deleted because I don't want the person I sold it to to get ahold of my Apple ID and email's and other stuff. Thanks a bunch and Merry Christmas!

Yes, all accounts are removed from your iPad.

Has anyone actually done a factory reset on an Airport Express 802.11n?

Apple is telling me two ways to do a factory reset of the new Airport Express with "N" capability. One representative says that you hold the reset button while plugging in the AE and then 4 green flashes should occur and you release the reset button. The other rep says you should hold the reset button while plugging it in and then a series of rapid amber flashes should occur and then you release the reset button. The website says flashing green......sigh.
I have tried both and the green flash never happens while the rapid amber flashes happens and then I release the reset button. I have tried several times and this does not factory reset my AE as all information is still in there when I use the setup utility.
So, if anyone has actually done one of these, which method is correct???

I too had problems with Airport Utility not recognizing the Airport Express. I followed the instructions on the manual to hold the reset button for 10 secs and that did nothing. I did notice that around the 5 sec. mark the AE flashed the amber light repeatedly and then went back to a slow flashing. So instead of holding the button for 10 secs the next time around I only held it for 5 and voala!! It worked. After a few more resets I was able to finally set AE the way I wanted it (creating a new wireless network) and all is well now.
BTW, this is the only I could get my new Macbook Pro's wifi to work consistently and without problems. Prior to this, it kept loosing the network connection and speeds were very slow.
I hope this helps...

HT1695 On the setup after a factory reset I get to choose my network. I have three full bars and my wifi is checked. It just stays on that screen and won't go any further

I'm trying to setup my ipad after a factory reset. I get to the screen that says choose network. I choose mine and it puts a checkmate next to it. I have all the bars for wifi and that's all that happens. It just stays on that screen. It won't highlight the next button so I can go on. Any help?

Turn off router for 30 seconds and on again; try connecting again when router is ready.

I worked for a company that closed down and inherited an ipad 2 linked to Vodafone uk as the carrier but no account details. So I factory reset, downloaded the ios7and added EE sim and Ipad does not work. what can I do? Voda/EE/Apple say NO SOLUTION?

I inherited an Ipad 2 from a company that I had worked for in the UK but had closed down.
It was an IPAD2 locked to the Vodafone UK network by a Vodafone SIM Card.
No account details were or are available for the original account.
So I removed the Vodafone SIM Card and then factory reset wirelessly using my wireless at home.
I updated the system to IOS 7.0.2.
I was then sold under a contract from EE another UK carrier a SIM card for the Ipad and when inserted the Ipad says Sim not applicable.
I checked with Vodafone and EE shop and they said they cant unlock it, I checked with Apple who said the same!
So I have an IPad I can use wirelessly at home, a sim card from EE which is an u
locked Vodafone carrier mode and all 3 multinational companies say they cannot unlock it from Vodafone to enable me to use the EE sim.
What can I do to sort this mess out? Please help!
Thank You

Steve, have you tried just going through the unlock form here?
http://www.vodafone.co.uk/vodafone-uk/forms/unlock-code-request/
That's what the moderator in several older threads in Vodaphone's forum said was all that is necessary. Carriers often won't unlock for anyone but the original account holder, so if you don't have the details of the company's account, that might be the barrier in which case there will not be any way to get the iPad officially unlocked.
Good luck.

My brand new iPad mini won't rotate I have done factory reset still not working. If I lock and unlock on landscape or portrait it remains in that mode. Any ideas pretty sure I've tried everything suggested.

My brand new iPad mini won't rotate done factory reset still not working. If I lock and unlock on landscape or portrait it remains in that mode. Any ideas pretty sure I've tried everything suggested such as off/on, reset, reboot, double checked lock off. It did work and I changed wallpaper and stopped motion, not sure if this related

Reset all settings. Settings>General>Reset>Reset All Settings. Your iPad will reboot on its own. You will have to enter all of the device settings again, but no data will be lost.
I eould not spend a whole lot more time trying to fix this, if the device is really brand new. I would take it back to where you bought it, bring the box, the charger, the cable and your receipt and if they can't get it fixed, return it and get another one.

Siri, sounds, video, alarm not working. Need help with backing up my iPad so I can do a factory reset....need help doing that also.

Siri,sounds,alarm, videos not working. How do I back up my iPad and how do I do a factory reset?

Try this:
Make sure IOS is updated to latest version
(How to update your iOS device
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4623)
Reboot device by pressing both the home button and sleep/wake (power) buttons at the same time for 10-15 seconds until the apple logo appears on the screen, then let go.
If that doesn't work then reset the device by going to settings/general/reset/reset all settings (or for network connection issues 'reset network settings').
(no media or data will be deleted from the device, this will only take a minute).
If that doesn't work then backup and then restore the device as new first (to isolate cause of the issue). Then from backup if necessary.
How to back up and restore (iCloud and iTunes)
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1766

HT4061 My iPad is disabled and nothing will get me passed this, not even a restore or factory reset

My iPad is disabled and nothing will get me passed this, not even a restore or factory reset. The restore through iTunes won't complete because it says there is a passcode on the iPad and cannot complete, but I can't get to the passcode screen to enter anything. Anyone have any suggestions?

See this support document for explanations and instructions on how to deal with update and restore errors. Get help with iOS update and restore errors - Apple Support
Check for hardware issues
Related errors: 1, 3, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 16, 20, 21, 23, 26, 27, 28, 29, 34, 35, 36, 37, 40, 1000, 1002, 1004, 1011, 1012, 1014, 1667, or 1669.
These errors mean that your device or computer may have a hardware issue that's preventing the update or restore from completing.
Check that your security software and settings aren't preventing your device from communicating with the Apple update server.
Then try to restore your iOS device two more times while connected with a cable, computer, and network you know are good.
Confirm that your security software and settings are allowing communication between your device and update servers.
If you still see the error message when you update or restore, contact Apple support.

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