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Apple iPad 4 (iOS7)

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Restore factory default settings

If your tablet gets slow or doesn't work as it usually does, it may help to restore the factory default settings. All settings and configurations you've made on your tablet are deleted.

Apple iPad 4 (iOS7)
Apple iPad 4 (iOS7)
Apple iPad 4 (iOS7)
Apple iPad 4 (iOS7)
  • 1
    Find "Reset"
    • Press Settings.
    • Press General.
    • Press Reset.
  • 2
    Select option
    • Select one of the following options:
    • Restore settings only, go to 2a.
    • Restore settings and data, go to 2b.
  • 3
    2a - Restore settings only
    • Press Reset All Settings.
    • Press Reset.
    • Press Reset to confirm.
    • Your tablet is restarted.
    • If you select Reset All Settings, all tablet settings are restored but contacts, audio files, video clips and appointments aren't affected.
  • 4
    2b - Restore settings and data
    • Press Erase All Content and Settings.
    • Press Erase.
    • Press Erase to confirm.
    • If you select Erase All Content and Settings, settings, contacts, audio files, video clips and appointments are deleted. When you've restored settings and data, you need to reactivate your tablet.