How to Factory Reset iPad Without Apple ID Password

A factory reset is the most effective way to wipe the slate clean and restore your device to its original out-of-the-box state. However, the process varies significantly depending on whether you have a computer, your iPad model, and which version of iPadOS you are running.

In this guide, we provide some solutions on how to factory reset iPad without Apple ID password. We cover everything from official Apple protocols to advanced professional tools like TunesKit iPhone Unlocker, ensuring you have a path forward regardless of your technical expertise.

Part 1. Quick Video Guide: Factory Reset iPad Without Apple ID Password

First of all, let's watch a short video tutorial below. Here it will show you the easy ways to factory reset your iPad without entering Apple ID or password.

Part 2. How to Factory Reset iPad Without Apple ID Password

While most people assume a reset requires complex external software, Apple provides a direct path within the operating system to wipe your data and settings. Here We will show you Apple official methods and an external method to help you factory reset your iPad without an Apple ID password.

Method 1. Factory Reset iPad via Settings

This method need you to make sure that the Find My feature on your iPad is turned off. If it is on, this method cannot factory reset your iPad without Apple ID password. If the feature is off, you can follow the steps below to factory reset your iPad without password.

• Step 1. Go to Settings > General > Transfer or Reset iPad.
• Step 2. Tap on 'Erase All Content and Settings'. Select the 'Confirm' option.
• Step 3. The iPad will reboot as an Apple logo together with a loading bar will appear on the screen. Then, you have to set up your iPad afresh.
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Method 2. Factory Reset via iCloud's "Find My" Website

If you have turned on the Find My feature, iCloud may help you factory reset iPad without Apple ID password. This method requires that you have set a Face ID on your iPad or other "Trusted devices" with the same Apple ID before so that you can sign in the iCloud website without Apple ID password.

• Step 1. Go to the iCloud website on your iPad or other devices. Then, choose Find My option.
• Step 2. Once you enter the website, click the All Devices option and then choose the iPad you need to factory reset.
• Step 3. Click the Erase iPad icon to factory reset your iPad.
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Method 3. Factory Reset iPad via Tuneskit iPhone Unlocker

If the above two way cannot factory reset your iPad without Apple ID passwords, it is time to use a tool to help you. TunesKit iPhone Unlocker is a powerful iOS unlocking tool that brings convenience to iOS users who frequently forget passcodes, no matter it's Apple ID password or screen passcode. This outstanding utility can help iOS users fix disabled iPad, and unavailable iPad, and unlock iPhones with broken or unresponsive screens without knowing passcodes.

Besides, TunesKit iPhone Unlocker is capable of removing an Apple ID account, getting rid of the Screen Time passcode without data loss, or bypassing MDM lock with ease. If you are now encountering the issues like being locked out from your iOS devices, TunesKit iPhone Unlocker will be the best assistant for you and will never let you down.

Next, let's see how to factory reset iPad without Apple ID password using TunesKit iPhone Unlocker.

Step 1Connect iPad to a computer

Connect your iPad to a computer first. Then, choose Unlock iOS Screen and click on the Start button when your iPad appears on the TunesKit iPhone Unlocker window.

Step 2Put your iPad into Recovery mode

In this phase, you will see a step-by-step guide on how to put your iPad into Recovery mode. When you put your iPad into Recovery mode successfully, click on the Next button.

Step 3Download firmware package

Ensure that all the given information is corresponding to your iPad. Then, click on the Download button to start downloading firmware package for your iPad.

Step 4Factory reset iPad without Apple ID

When the downloading process finishes, click Unlock button and TunesKit iPhone Unlocker will start to erase your iPad. It will take several minutes to make it done.

Method 4. Factory Reset iPad via iTunes/Finder

This method requires a computer (Mac or PC) and the latest version of iTunes or Finder. You should put your iPad into recovery mode first. In the following tutrial, you can learn the details to factory reset your iPad without Apple ID password.

• Step 1. Turn off your iPad.
• Step 2. Connect your iPad to your laptop or computer via a USB cable and launch iTunes (Windows) or Finder (Mac).
• Step 3. Put your iPad into the recovery mode manually:

• For an iPad without a Home button: Press and quickly release the Volume Up button. Press and quickly release the Volume Down button. Press and hold the Top button until you see the recovery mode screen.
• For an iPad with a Home button: Press and hold both the Home and the Top (or Side) buttons simultaneously. Keep holding both buttons until you see the iTunes logo on the screen.

• Step 4. Now a pop-up window appears, and ask you to Restore or Update your iPad. Choose Restore option. And it will restore your device completely. Wait patiently until the process is done.
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Part 3. FAQs About iPad Factory Resetting

Part 4. Conclusion

We have the 4 best methods to factory reset iPad without Apple ID password. Forgetting the Apple ID can be a massive hurdle when you want to remove data and files from your iPad. But, tools like TunesKit iPhone Unlocker serve as a beacon of hope. Having sound knowledge of how the various settings of your iPad work also play a massive role in helping you out of sticky situations.