How to Unlink Your iPad from Your iPhone (and Why You Might Want to)

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Are you looking for a way to unlink your iPad from your iPhone You’ve come to the right place! In this step-by-step guide, I’ll show you how to easily unlink your iPad from your iPhone in just a few minutes. So whether you’re looking to sell your iPad or simply want to declutter your devices, read on for all the information you need.

How to unlink iPad from iPhone

Step 1: On your iPhone, open the Settings app.
Step 2: Tap Bluetooth.
Step 3: Tap the i button next to your iPad.
Step 4: Tap Unpair.
Step 5: On your iPad, open the Settings app.
Step 6: Tap General.
Step 7: Tap Reset.
Step 8: Tap Reset Network Settings.
Step 9: Enter your iPad’s passcode, if prompted.
Step 10: Tap Reset Network Settings again.
Step 11: Your iPad will restart.
Step 12: Once your iPad has restarted, you will need to reconnect it to your Wi-Fi network.

How to Unlink iPad from iPhone

Step 1: Turn off Find My iPhone on your iPhone

1. Open the Settings app on your iPhone.
2. Tap on [Your Name]:
3. Tap on Find My:
4. Toggle off Find My iPhone:

Step 2: Turn off Bluetooth on your iPhone

1. Open the Settings app on your iPhone.
2. Tap on Bluetooth:
3. Toggle off Bluetooth:

Step 3: Unpair your iPad from your iPhone

1. On your iPad, open the Settings app.
2. Tap on General:
3. Tap on Reset:
4. Tap on Erase All Content and Settings:
5. When prompted, enter your iPad’s passcode.
6. Tap on Erase:

Step 4: Set up your iPad as a new device

1. Follow the on-screen instructions to set up your iPad as a new device.
2. When you reach the Apps & Data screen, tap on Don’t Transfer Apps & Data:
3. Tap on Continue:

Step 5: Re-pair your iPad with your iPhone

1. On your iPhone, open the Settings app.
2. Tap on Bluetooth:
3. Tap on the name of your iPad to pair it with your iPhone.
4. Enter the passcode on your iPad when prompted.

Your iPad is now unlinked from your iPhone.

Also Read THIS: How To Unlock A Ipad

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In his role as Managing Editor at DigitalHow, David oversees everything tech-related. Since his teens, David has tested, reviewed, and written about technology. The launch of his own site was driven by his passion for tech and gadget news.

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