5 Easy Ways to Factory Reset iPad Without Apple ID and Password

There are many reasons of why people want to reset iPad without Apple ID or password.

• Get a second-hand iPad from others, and want to bypass the previous owner's Apple ID.
• Clean up iPad storage space when you forgot Apple ID or/and password.
• Forgot your Apple ID and fail to use any Apple products.

As a result, the main problem is how to factory reset an iPad without Apple ID or password.

No worry, and this post collects 5 easy and safe ways to help you factory reset iPad without Apple ID or password.

• Part 1. How to Reset iPad Without Apple ID Using iOS Unlocker
• Part 2. How to Reset iPad with Two Official Methods
• Part 3. How to Reset iPad with Other Two Tools
• Part 4. Must-Read Tips Before & After Resetting iPad
• Part 5. FAQs of Resetting iPad Without Apple ID

Part 1. How to Reset iPad Without Apple ID Using iOS Unlocker

For resetting iPad, the necessary step is entering your Apple ID password. However, once you forgot Apple ID or password, it seems nothing will happen.

However, Apeaksoft iOS Unlocker can help you remove Apple ID and factory reset iPad without entering Apple ID account or password.

Now, let’s see how to use this software to factory reset iPad without Apple ID.

Step 1Connect iPad to computer

Free download iOS Unlocker on your computer, and choose "Remove Apple ID" mode.

Connect your iPad to computer, and do not forget to tap Trust on your iPad to trust the computer.

Step 2Remove Apple ID

Click the "Start" button to start removing the Apple ID and iCloud account associated to your iPad. After that, iOS Unlocker will start removing your Apple ID and factory reset iPad.

Part 2. How to Reset iPad with Two Official Methods

How to Factory Reset iPad Without Apple ID Using iTunes

The second way of resetting iPad is a freeway. But you must make sure you do not turn on "Find My iPad" before, and you will still get stuck in Apple ID login after resetting iPad. The way to reset iPad without Apple ID is entering iPad into the Recovery mode via iTunes. If your iPad is disabled to connect to iTunes, you should troubleshoot it at first.

Step 1 Connect iPad to iTunes

Update your iTunes to the latest version first.

Launch iTunes and connect iPhone to computer with a lightning USB cable. iTunes will detect your iPhone automatically.

Wait for a while to see your iPad icon in the top left corner.

Step 2 Put your iPad in recovery mode

For an iPad with a Home button: Hold and press Home button and Sleep/Wake button together until you see the recovery screen, it means your iPad has been in DFU mode. In another word, do not release Home button and Power button until the notification of "iTunes has detected an iPad in recovery mode" on your computer appears. Hit "OK" to confirm it.

For an iPad without a Home button: First, press and quickly release the volume button closest to the Power button. Second, repeat the action on the another volume button. Third, press and hold the Power button.

Select "Summary" and "Restore iPad" in iTunes. Click "Restore" when you are notified that iTunes will factory reset your iPad to default settings.

How to Reset iPad by Resetting Apple ID Password

While you fail to reset your iPad because you forgot Apple ID password, you can also fix it by resetting Apple ID password.

Step 1Go to iforgot.apple.com through your browser.

Step 2Type your Apple ID account in the "Enter your Apple ID" bar.

Step 3Select "My Password" option and click "Next" to go to next page.

Here you will face two options, "Get an email" and "Answer security questions".

You can reset Apple ID password via security questions or get password-reset link in your recovery email.

After resetting your iPad, you just need to input your Apple ID and resetted password to factory reset iPad directly.

Part 3. How to Reset iPad with Other Two Tools

How to Reset iPad and Bypass Apple ID Login

If you forget Apple ID account or your Apple ID password is not working, but want to reset iPad and bypass the annoyed iCloud login, the solution is exactly what you need.

iPadOS System Recovery is the key to the solution.

It helps you factory reset iPad without inputting Apple ID or password, and bypass the Apple ID login after resetting iPad. What's more, you can also benefit a lot as following:

Step 1 Connect iPad to computer

Free download iPadOS System Recovery to your computer. It has Windows and Mac version. Download what version you need.

Run iPadOS System Recovery and connect your iPad to the computer with a USB cable. Select "iPadOS System Recovery".

Step 2 Select iPad state

In the pop-up window, you will find many abnormal states from iPad. Even though your iPad is crashed and cannot turn on, you could also reset it easily by click “Start” button to precede it.

Step 3 Put iPad into DFU or Recovery mode

Select “Advanced Mode” in the pop-up window, and “Confirm” to follow the onscreen instructions to put iPad into DFU or recovery mode.

Step 3 Reset iPad without Apple ID or password

After getting iPad into the DFU or Recovery mode, you will see you are going to the model information checking interface.

Modify the iPhone information like category, type, model, and iPadOS version.

Then click “Repair” to start downloading the firmware and resetting iPad to factory settings.

How to Restore iPad to Factory Settings by Erasing All Contents & Settings

This is the easiest way to help you reset iPad when you did not have Apple ID or password.

iPhone Eraser is the key what you need to unlock the way.

Note: It only helps resetting iPad, but you still need to log in Apple ID and password after restoring iPad to factory settings.

Step 1Connect iPad to computer

Download and install this iPad reset tool to your computer. Use the Light USB cable to connect your iPad and your computer. Once it is connected, this software will detect your iPad automatically.

Step 1Select erasing level

After the program recognizes your iPad, it will show you three erasing level options, Low, Middle and High.

The higher the erasing level, the more times the application overwrites your iPad. Select a proper erasing level and move to the next step.

Step 1Reset iPad

If you are ready, click the "Start" button to start resetting your iPad and erasing your data and settings on your iPad. Then you need to enter "0000" to confirm the erasing, and click "Erase" button to erase all data on your device.

Part 4. Must-Read Tips Before & After Resetting iPad

Before resetting iPad to factory settings, you had better backup iPad data in advanced. Otherwise, your iPad will be as empty and all data are gone with wind.

To backup iPad quickly and safely, you can use Apeaksoft iPadOS Data Backup & Restore.

It is a powerful iPad data management tool that you can backup and restore iPad data in one click, just as its name shows.

iPadOS Data Backup & Restore is a great alternative to iTunes, with which you can backup iPad without overwriting the old one.

Furthermore, you can also use the one-click iPad restore service to restore it after resetting iPad to factory settings without Apple ID or Password.

How to Backup iPad before Resetting with No Apple ID

Step 1 Run iPadOS Data Backup & Restore

Free download and install the iPad backup program on computer. Launch it and select "iPadOS Data Backup" option. Use a lightning USB cable to connect iPad to computer. Choose "Start" to access file types of your iPad.

Step 2 Select file types to scan

Before resetting an iPad to factory settings without Apple ID or iCloud password, you need to select file types you want to restore. After your iPhone is detected by iPadOS Data Backup & Restore, the program will show available types of data you can sync.

Step 2 Backup data from iPad to computer before resetting

Click "Next" button and set a destination folder. Press "Backup" button to backup iPad data to computer without data loss. Later, you can also preview your iPad backup in details.

After resetting an iPad with a forgotten Apple ID or password, you can turn to iPadOS Data Backup & Restore to restore deleted data without a hassle, too.