Apple removed iTunes from the Mac beginning with macOS Catalina (10.15).
Select theiPadicon in the upper-left corner of the window.
iTunes displays information about the machine.
TheRestore iPadicon is below the operating system information.
iTunes may prompt you to back up your iPad.
If you don’t have a recent backup, it’s a good idea to do this now.
If you just performed this action, you don’t need another backup.
iTunes confirms that you want to restore it to the factory default tweaks.
The process takes a few minutes, during which the iPad will reboot.
When it’s finished, the iPad appears the same as when you first received it.
The data has been erased, and it is no longer tied to your iTunes account.
There are multiple ways to restore an iPad to factory default, including methods without connecting it to iTunes.
you could alsorestore it remotely, which is handy if you locked yourself out of your iPad.
The most straightforward way is to connect it to a computer that has iTunes on it.
What’s Next After Restoring the iPad?
Any apps you previously purchased can berestored from the App Store.
Back Up to iCloud Using the iPad’s controls
First, perform abackup of your iPad.
Your iPad should create a backup on iCloud when it’s plugged in and has access to Wi-Fi.
If the gear hasn’t automatically created a backup recently, perform one manually before you reset the tablet.
Here’s how to check for your most recent backup:
Openthe tweaks app.
Tapyour nameto enter the Apple ID/Apple Account, iCloud, iTunes & App Store.
In some versions of iPadOS, this option is called “Apple ID.”
In the Apple Account options, tapiCloud.
The iCloud screen shows how much storage you have used and contains the various options for iCloud.
ChooseiCloud Backupto check for your most recent backup.
In the Backup options, look forBack Up Now.Just below is the last backup date and time.
If it isn’t within the last day, tapBack Up Nowto ensure you have a recent backup.
Your iPad will back up, and you’ll be ready to continue restoring it.
The Find My iPad parameters are also located in the Apple Account parameters.
In theiCloudmenu in your iPad’sSettingsapp, scroll down and tapFind My iPadto bring up the controls.
Now, you’re free to restore your iPad.
