Your iPad actually has an entire menu devoted to different types of resets, and one of the options is to reset all of the settings on the device. This will restore device settings to the default options that would be found on a new iPad, but it will leave the apps and media that have been installed on the device. Our guide below will show you how to do this. Our iPhone factory reset guide will provide you with information on using another reset option for your iPhone that clears all of your device data.
Resetting All Settings on an iPad 2
The steps in this article were performed on an iPad 2, in iOS 8.3. Step 1: Open the Settings menu. Step 2: Select the General option from the column at the left side of the screen. Step 3: Scroll to the bottom of the column at the right side of the screen and select the Reset option. Step 4: Select the Reset All Settings option at the top of the screen. Step 5: Enter your passcode (if you have one set.) Step 6: Tap the Reset button. Step 7: Tap the Reset button again to confirm that you wish to reset all of the settings on your iPad. Your device will then restart. Once it does, all of the settings on your iPad, such as background pictures, passcodes, Wi-Fi networks, etc. will be restored to the default iPad settings. Your apps and media will still be on the device. Do you receive previews of your email messages on your lock screen, and you are worried about other people reading them? Learn how to turn off these email previews and keep your emails private.
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