Top 2 Ways to Factory Reset iPad Without iTunes [2025 Proven]

If you are looking for ways how to factory reset iPad without iTunes, there are 2 options. One is to restore your iPad through the Settings app, and the other is to use a professional iPad reset software that makes the process faster and easier. We will also share bonus tips about scenarios you should know before resetting your iPad.

This is the easiest of all the methods and is done when your iPad is functioning normally. You don't need to install any apps to do this. It can be done with iPad built-in software to reset iPad by following the steps below:

Step 1: Tap on the Setting app on iPad. Scroll to the General Menu and tap on it.

Step 2: After opening up General Menu, click on Reset.

Step 3: Several options will pop up and then click on Erase all Content and Settings.

Step 4: If you had previously set a passcode for your iPad, then a dialog box will pop up, and after entering the passcode, the iPad is reset to factory defaults within a few minutes.

However, this method requires you to know the password of your iPad and enter the device to operate it, it does not apply to the scenario that you have forgotten the password, the iPad reset software that will be introduced below applies to any scenario.

Indeed, you may find it hard performing the reset with iTunes, because it has many glitches during the process. Now there are some iPad reset software has been developed to replace iTunes.

One of iPad reset software is iMyFone LockWiper, it can completely reset locked, broken, and disabled iPad to factory settings without iTunes and any password. Here are some of the basic features of this software on how to reset iPad without iTunes.

What You Can Enjoy with LockWiper

• Reset iPhone/iPad without Apple ID and password permanently, iPadOS 26 Supported.
• Unlock passcode like digital, Face ID and Touch ID when iPhone/iPad is disabled.
• Remove Apple ID easily from iOS device, without password or iTunes.
• Promise a high success rate when resetting or unlocking a second-hand device.

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3 Steps on How to Factory Reset iPad without iTunes

Step 1: Installed iMyFone LockWiper. Open the program and choose Unlock Screen Passcode.

Step 2: Click Start and connect your iPad to computer.

Step 3: Your device will be automatically detected. Click Download to download a firmware package for your iPad.

Step 4: When it finishes, click Start to Extract.

It will start to unlock and reset your iPad.Wait for it to finish.

Note

For resetting iPad, firstly, you should make sure that "Find My iPhone/iPad" is turned off.

Before following the text guide, you can follow the video tutorial first!

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Scenarios We Should Factory Reset iPad:

If either of the above issues ever affects your iPad and you don't want to use iTunes, then there are 2 ways for you to factory reset your iPad.

	iMyFone iPad Reset Software	Via Settings App
Easy of Use
Time Consumption	Very Short	About 30 mins - 1 Hour
Passcode Necessary
Disable Find My [iPhone] or Not	Yes	Yes
Deleted Data Recovery Rate	0%	Messages, Notes, Contacts, Reminders and Notes won't be resetted.
Computer Necessary	Yes	No

In a word, it's a wise choice to reset iPad without iTunes, since many Apple users are troubled by iTunes' endless errors and limitations.

In the editor's opinion, the best solution is to use a professional iPad reset software such as iMyFone LockWiper, which offers powerful reset features and reliable technical support to make the whole process easier.

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Smith Marius

Smith Marius is an iOS expert who fixes system bugs, screen mirroring issues, and performance glitches. A Pokémon GO fan, he shares tips on location changer and game optimization, helping players and iOS users get the best experience.