How to Wipe Your iPad Mini Clean and Start Over

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Are you having trouble with your iPad Mini Is it running slow, or has it become unresponsive If so, you may need to factory reset it. Factory resetting your iPad Mini will erase all of your data and settings, so be sure to back up your device before you begin.

Factory resetting your iPad Mini is a simple process that can be completed in just a few minutes. In this guide, I will walk you through the steps on how to factory reset your iPad Mini.

We have provided Below Step By Step Guide On, How To Factory Reset Ipad Mini?

To wipe your iPad Mini clean and start over, follow these steps:

1. Turn off your iPad Mini:

2. Press and hold the Power button and the Home button at the same time until you see the Apple logo:
3. Release both buttons:

4. When you see the Slide to power off slider, slide it to the right to turn off your iPad Mini:

5. Once your iPad Mini is turned off, press and hold the Power button until you see the Apple logo:

6. When you see the Welcome screen, tap Restore from iCloud Backup:

7. Sign in to your iCloud account and select the backup you want to restore:

8. Follow the on-screen instructions to restore your iPad Mini:

How to Factory Reset iPad Mini

Step 1: Back up your iPad Mini

Before you factory reset your iPad Mini, it’s important to back up your data. This way, you can restore your iPad Mini to its previous state if you need to. You can back up your iPad Mini to iCloud, iTunes, or a computer.

To back up your iPad Mini to iCloud, go to Settings > [Your name] > iCloud > iCloud Backup and make sure that iCloud Backup is turned on. Your iPad Mini will automatically back up to iCloud when it’s connected to Wi-Fi and plugged in to power.

To back up your iPad Mini to iTunes, connect your iPad Mini to your computer and open iTunes. Click on the iPad icon in the top left corner of the iTunes window. Then, click on the Summary tab and click on the Back Up Now button.

To back up your iPad Mini to a computer, connect your iPad Mini to your computer and open a file explorer window. Navigate to the Internal Storage folder on your iPad Mini and copy the Documents folder to your computer. This folder contains all of your iPad Mini’s data, including your apps, photos, videos, and music.

Step 2: Power down your iPad Mini

To power down your iPad Mini, press and hold the Power button until you see the Slide to power off slider. Then, slide the slider to the right to power off your iPad Mini.

Step 3: Enter recovery mode

To enter recovery mode, follow these steps:

1. Connect your iPad Mini to your computer using a USB cable.
2. Press and hold the Power button until you see the Apple logo.
3. While still holding the Power button, press and hold the Home button until you see the Recovery Mode screen.

Step 4: Restore your iPad Mini

To restore your iPad Mini, follow these steps:

1. In iTunes, click on the iPad icon in the top left corner of the iTunes window.
2. Click on the Restore iPad button.
3. If you have a backup, select the backup that you want to restore from and click on the Restore button.

Your iPad Mini will be restored to its previous state.

Step 5: Set up your iPad Mini

Once your iPad Mini has been restored, you will need to set it up. Follow the on-screen instructions to set up your iPad Mini. You will need to enter your Apple ID and password, and choose a passcode. You can also choose to restore your iPad Mini from a backup.

Troubleshooting

If you are having trouble factory resetting your iPad Mini, here are some troubleshooting tips:

Make sure that you are following the steps correctly.
If you are using a Mac, make sure that you have the latest version of iTunes installed.
If you are using a Windows PC, make sure that you have the latest version of the Apple Software Update installed.
If you are still having trouble, contact Apple Support for help.

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Katie Davies

Kate Davies is an senior writer at digitalHow, where she writes about wearables, technology, laptops, tablets, windows, security, televisions, and anything related to smart home technology. Her favorite pastime is riding a bike when she's not writing for a tech blog.