How to reset ipad mini without apple id

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.

How to reset ipad mini without apple id

  • Part 1. How to Reset iPad without Apple ID by Removing Apple ID
  • Part 2. How to Reset iPad and Bypass Apple ID Login
  • Part 3. How to Factory Reset iPad without Apple ID using iTunes
  • Part 4. How to Reset iPad by Resetting Apple ID Password
  • Part 5. How to Restore iPad to Factory Settings without Apple ID or Password
  • Part 6: Must-Read Tips before & after Resetting iPad

Part 1. How to Reset iPad without Apple ID by Removing Apple ID

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.

How to reset ipad mini without apple id
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  • Remove the existing Apple ID so that you can create a new Apple ID for use.
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  • Compatible with all iPad models, like iPad Pro, Air 2/1, mini 4/3/2/1, etc.

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

Step 1. Connect 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.

How to reset ipad mini without apple id

Step 2. Remove 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.

How to reset ipad mini without apple id

Part 2. How to Reset iPad and Bypass Apple ID Login

If you forget Apple ID account or password, but want to reset iPad and bypass the annoyed iCloud login, the solution is exactly what you need.

iOS 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:

iOS System Recovery

  • • Update or downgrade iPad to the supported iOS version like 14, 13, 12, 11, 10, etc.
  • • Unlock network will be re-locked..
  • • Restore jailbroken iPad to unjailbreak.
  • • Safely and easily reset iPad without any professional skills.

Download for WinDownload for Mac

Step 1. Connect iPad to computer

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

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

How to reset ipad mini without apple id

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.

How to reset ipad mini without apple id

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.

How to reset ipad mini without apple id

Step 4. 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 iOS version.

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

Tips :

1. For bypassing iCloud login after resetting iPad, you must make sure your Find My iPad is turned off. If you only just need to reset iPad, then it does not matter whether Find My iPad is enabled or disabled.

2. While choosing iOS version, you can select any iOS version that your iPad supports. For example, you can choose iOS 14, iOS 13, or others, even if your iPad Pro was running in iOS 12.4. In other words, you could update your iPad or downgrade it easily.

3. Advanced mode re-locks your unlocked network, and restore your iPad to non-jailbroken state.

Part 3. 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.

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.

iPad is disabled to connect to iTunes?

How to reset ipad mini without apple id

Step 2. Put your iPad in recovery mode

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.

How to reset ipad mini without apple id

Step 3. Reset an iPad to factory settings with iTunes

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 mini without apple id

Part 4. 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 1. Go to iforgot.apple.com through your browser.

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

Step 3. Select "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.

How to reset ipad mini without apple id

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

For more ways to reset Apple ID or password, just visit this page: How to reset Apple ID or password.

Part 5. How to Restore iPad to Factory Settings without Apple ID or Password

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.

iPhone Eraser

  • Restore iPad Pro, Air 4/3/2/1, mini 5/4/3/2/1, iPad, to factory settings without Apple ID or password.
  • Reset iPad to factory settings and free up iPad storage directly.
  • Simple interface enables users to reset iPad easily.
  • Compatible with the latest iOS 13/14.

Download for WinDownload for Mac

Step 1. Connect 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.

How to reset ipad mini without apple id

Step 2. Select 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.

How to reset ipad mini without apple id

Step 3. Reset 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.

How to reset ipad mini without apple id

Part 6: 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 iOS 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.

iOS 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.

  • One click to backup and restore data from any iPad to Windows/Mac selectively
  • Preview data after backup or before restoring to a factory resetting iPad
  • No data loss during the backup and restore process
  • Supports iOS 13/14/12/11 and all models of iPad Pro, iPad Air 2, iPad Mini 4/3/2 and other iPad generations

How to Backup iPad before Resetting with No Apple ID

Step 1. Run iOS Data Backup & Restore

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

How to reset ipad mini without apple id

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 iOS Data Backup & Restore, the program will show available types of data you can sync.

How to reset ipad mini without apple id

Step 3. 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.

How to reset ipad mini without apple id

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

Can you wipe an iPad without Apple ID?

For users who forget their Apple ID password, is it possible to wipe an iPad without remembering the Apple ID password? The answer is YES! You can make your iPad run into DFU mode (Device Firmware Update) and use iTunes to do a factory reset.

How do I reset the owner of my iPad MINI?

Wipe all content and settings from iPad.
Go to Settings > General > Transfer or Reset iPad. If you're erasing your iPad because you're replacing it with a new iPad that you have on hand, you can use extra free storage in iCloud to move your apps and data to the new device. ... .
Tap Erase All Content and Settings..

How do I get rid of someone else's Apple ID on my iPad without password?

Step 1: Make sure iMyFone LockWiper is launched on your computer, then use a USB cable to connect your iOS device to the computer. Step 2: On LockWiper, select Unlock Apple ID. Click Start to Unlock. Step 3: The program will now start removing Apple ID from your iPad.

How do I reset my iPad to factory settings without a computer or password?

iPad with Face ID: Press and release the Volume Up button. Press and release the Volume Down button. Then hold down the Power button until the device restarts. iPad with Home button: Press and hold both the Home and the Power buttons at the same time.