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I have an old iPad mini that belonged to my son in high school, how do I reset the iPad?

I have an 2012 iPad mini, it was my sons in high school. It has been locked for years. How do I reset it? It's gathering dust for years.


Posted on Aug 8, 2023 7:13 PM

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Posted on Aug 8, 2023 7:20 PM

This support article has instructions for what to do to removing all previous information and making it ready for a new user.


What to do before you sell, give away, or trade in your iPhone or iPad - Apple Support


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I have an old iPad mini that belonged to my son in high school, how do I reset the iPad?

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