To reset your iPad without losing everything, you can follow these steps:
1. First, make sure that you have a backup of your iPad’s data. This is important because resetting your iPad will erase all of its content. You can back up your iPad using iTunes or iCloud.
2. If you prefer to back up your iPad using iTunes, connect your iPad to your Mac or PC using a USB cable. Open iTunes and select your iPad when it appears in the device list. Then, go to the Summary tab and click on the “Back Up Now” button. Wait for the backup process to complete.
3. If you want to back up your iPad using iCloud, make sure that your iPad is connected to Wi-Fi. Go to the Settings app on your iPad, tap on your name, and then go to iCloud. Scroll down and tap on “iCloud Backup.” tap on “Back Up Now” and wait for the backup to finish.
4. Once you have a backup of your iPad’s data, you can proceed with the reset. To do this, go to the Settings app on your iPad and tap on “General.” Scroll down and tap on “Reset.”
5. In the Reset menu, you will see different options. To reset your iPad without losing everything, choose the “Erase All Content and Settings” option. This will erase all data and settings on your iPad.
6. A confirmation pop-up will appear, warning you that this action cannot be undone. If you are sure that you want to proceed, tap on “Erase Now.”
7. Your iPad will now begin the reset process. This may take a few minutes, so be patient. Your iPad will restart once the reset is complete.
8. After the reset, you will be prompted to set up your iPad as new or restore from a backup. If you want to start fresh, choose the “Set Up as New iPad” option. If you want to restore your data from a backup, choose the “Restore from iCloud Backup” or “Restore from iTunes Backup” option, depending on how you backed up your iPad.
9. If you backed up your iPad using iTunes, connect your iPad to your Mac or PC and open iTunes. Select your iPad when it appears in the device list, and then choose the backup you want to restore from. Click on “Restore” and wait for the process to complete.
10. If you backed up your iPad using iCloud, follow the on-screen instructions to sign in with your Apple ID and choose the backup you want to restore from. Your iPad will then begin the restoration process.
By following these steps, you can reset your iPad without losing everything. Just make sure to back up your data beforehand to ensure that you can restore it after the reset.