How to factory reset an ipad mini 2

Erasing all of the data on an iPad and restoring it to its factory settings is something you can do from the iPad's settings – provided you remember your passcode. If you don't remember your passcode, or you've been locked out because you entered the wrong passcode too many times, you'll need to reset it using iTunes on your computer. If you have backed up your iPad, you'll be prompted to restore your data and settings when you sign in after the reset. If you haven't backed up your data, you can recover the apps you purchased, but ​your data won't be recoverable​.

If your iPad is just frozen and not responding to your taps, rather than being locked, you can usually solve the problem with a ​hard reset​.

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Resetting the iPad With iTunes

Before getting started, make sure that your computer has the latest version of iTunes installed and that you have a strong internet connection. Resetting an iPad is time sensitive, and your computer will need to download and install software on the iPad. If the process takes longer than 15 minutes, it will automatically abort the process and you will need to start all over again.

Apple computers come with iTunes already, so you can open it and update it if prompted. If you have a Windows PC, you can download iTunes from the Microsoft Store if you don't already have it.

1. Open iTunes

2. Sign into iTunes on your computer. As a security measure, you will need your Apple ID and password to reset the iPad.

3. Start Recovery Mode

4. Recovery mode is what directs iTunes to either update or erase the iPad. You need to start this process before connecting the iPad to your computer. Because you'll need to hold down a button or two while connecting the iPad, connect its cable to your computer first, and then you can more easily connect the iPad once recovery mode has started. The process varies a bit, depending on which iPad model you have.

5. ​iPad with Home button​: Hold down the Top or Side button until the Power Off slider appears on the screen. Drag the slider to turn off the iPad. Then hold down the Home button while connecting the iPad to your computer. Release the Home button only after the recovery mode screen appears.

6. ​iPad with Face ID​: Press and hold the Top button and one of the volume buttons until you see the Power Off slider. Drag the slider to turn off your iPad. Continue holding down the Top button and connect your device to the computer. You can release the Top button after you see the recover-mode screen.

7. Restore the iPad to Factory Settings

8. Once the recover-mode screen appears on the iPad, iTunes should automatically launch on your computer. It will give you the option to restore or update the iPad. Click ​Restore​. Restoring the iPad can take several minutes.

How to Hard Reset an iPad

If your iPad is frozen, preventing you from unlocking it with your passcode, or if it doesn't recognize your taps or the slider doesn't work, a hard reset/hard reboot of your iPad will often do the trick. This forces the iPad to turn off and on, flushing its memory clean. A hard reset, however, ​does not delete your data​.

Press the ​Home​ button and the ​On/Off​ button at the same time. Keep holding the buttons down until after the screen turns black and the iPad starts up again. When the Apple logo appears on the screen, release the buttons.

You should now be able to access the iPad, provided you know the passcode. If you still need to erase the data and restore it to factory settings, you can do that with iTunes or from the iPad settings.

How to Erase iPad From Settings

If you are now able to open your iPad, you can erase all of your data and return it to its factory default settings without connecting it to a computer.

1. Ensure that your iPad is charged, or connect it to a power source.
2. Open ​Settings​; select ​General​ and then select ​Reset​.
3. Select ​Erase All Content and Settings​. Enter your passcode or your Apple ID password if prompted. This password is the one that's associated with your email address and used to access the App Store or iCloud.
4. Confirm that you want to erase everything on your iPad.

After several minutes, the iPad will restart, giving you the same welcome screen as when you purchased it.

You can delete all data on your SD card by navigating to Settings > Battery and device care > Storage > SD card > Format > Format SD card.

• Running slowly,
• Freezing or not responsive,
• Virus infection,
• Stuck in boot screen,
• Random reboots or restart problem after firmware update,
• Frequent failures, errors from system and apps,
• You cant remember device password or pattern lock,

Soft reset, also known as soft reboot, is the restarting or rebooting of a device like a computer, smartphone or tablet. It closes all applications and clears any data in random access memory. Soft resetting is usually performed to repair malfunctioning applications.

How To Soft Reset Your iOS Devices

Factory Reset Your Apple iPad mini 2 From The Settings Menu

Before starting factory reset process via reset menu be sure to know your Apple ID and Password. You will need this information for device activation during the first installation stage that comes after software installation process. If you forget Apple ID or Password, you can get support by calling Apple Customer Service.

How To Backup & Restore Data On Your iOS Devices

• Be sure that your device has at least %50 charge life.
• Restore your phone data with suitable way ( iCloud – iTunes ) for Backup and Restore process.
• Be sure to log out of your iCloud account and know your password well. Otherwise, you may not able to use your phone again.
• Open the Settings menu.
• Go to the Reset menu following Settings > General > Reset.
• Select the suitable options for you at that menu.

Reset All Settings

Delete All Contents And Settings

Reset Network Settings

Reset Keyboard Dictionary

Reset Home Screen Layout

Reset Location And Privacy

Formatting With Using Recovery Mode / iTunes Software Installation

Before starting software installation process via iTunes be sure to know your Apple ID and Password. You will need this information for device activation during the first installation stage that comes after software installation process. If you forget Apple ID or Password, you can get support by calling Apple Customer Service.

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