iPad Reset: How to do it

If you want to reset your iPad, you can do it with a keyboard shortcut or in the settings. For the soft reset as well as with the hard reset, data can be deleted or technical problems can be fixed.

Simply reset the iPad

Before you delete all data, you can make a backup Your iPad can be reset in just two steps via the settings:

1. If you want to reset your iPad, navigate to "Reset" in the settings.
2. Here you then select "Erase all content & settings". You may need to enter your PIN for this.

Soft Reset by key combination

Technical problems can be fixed by a soft reset. This does not delete any data.

1. On an iPad with Face ID, briefly press the Volume up button once, then once on the Leister button. Then hold down the power button until the iPad resets.
2. On older models, hold down the power button at the same time as the iPad's home button. Release the two buttons only when the Apple logo appears on the screen of your tablet.
3. Now your iPad performs a soft reset and then restarts itself.

Without a key combination: alternative option to reset the iPad

Another option to reset the iPad is a hard reset. However, this is much more complex and cannot be performed with a simple key combination. In addition, this variant of resetting all data, apps and settings are deleted. For a hard reset, you need a PC with the latest version of iTunes and you have to connect your iPad to the computer via USB cable. You can start the hard reset by going to "iPad" > "Restore iPad" in iTunes.