How do I factory reset an iPad 2?

How to Erase iPad From Settings

Ensure that your iPad is charged, or connect it to a power source.
Open Settings; select General and then select Reset.
Select Erase All Content and Settings. Enter your passcode or your Apple ID password if prompted.
Confirm that you want to erase everything on your iPad.

How do I factory reset my iPad 2 without passcode?

How to reset iPad without password

Connect your iPad to a computer.
On your Mac, locate the connected device.
Click Restore and wait for the process to end.
Set up your device and proceed to factory restoring without a passcode.

How do I factory reset my iPad 2 with buttons?

Help and How To

Plug the iPad into the computer via the USB cable that came with it, and start iTunes.
Press and hold the Sleep/Wake + Home for 10 seconds. (
Once you see the Apple Logo appears, release the Sleep/Wake button and continue to hold down the home button for about 5-10 seconds.

How do I clear my old iPad?

Tap Settings > iTunes & App Store and sign out from your Apple ID. Finally, tap Settings > General > Reset. From the list of options, select Erase all content and settings and confirm your choice. This will wipe your old iPad clean, but nothing on your new iPad will be affected.

Why do I have to factory reset my iPad?

Because it restores the iPad to factory settings, it’s what you should do if you’re selling or giving away the iPad, or having serious problems that repeated restarts have not resolved. A reset should be your last choice, though.

How do I force my iPad to factory reset?

How to reset iPad to factory settings

Open your iPad.
Go to Settings.
In Settings go to Settings > General > Reset.
Tap ‘erase all content’
Enter your passcode.
You’ll then be prompted to enter your Apple ID password. This will remove the Apple account from the device.
Just sit back and wait for the iPad to reset.