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iPad restore.

I am traveling and just got an error message that says I need to restore my iPad by connecting to my computer and then reinstalling iOS. I don’t have access to a computer. Is there anything I can do?

Posted on May 24, 2021 8:08 PM

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Posted on May 25, 2021 5:24 AM

See >>> If you see the Restore screen on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support


Your iPad must be restored - and to do so you need access to either a PC (with iTunes installed) or a Mac computer (with iTunes or Finder - as appropriate for the installed version of macOS). Use of a computer is unavoidable.


Download and use iTunes for Windows – Apple Support

Update to the latest version of iTunes – Apple Support


If you don’t have access to a suitable computer of your own, that of a helpful friend or family member will suffice. Alternatively, the technicians at the Genius Bar of your local Apple Store or Apple Authorised Service Provider (AASP) will be delighted to assist.

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May 25, 2021 5:24 AM in response to Allusernamesaretakenigiveup

See >>> If you see the Restore screen on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support


Your iPad must be restored - and to do so you need access to either a PC (with iTunes installed) or a Mac computer (with iTunes or Finder - as appropriate for the installed version of macOS). Use of a computer is unavoidable.


Download and use iTunes for Windows – Apple Support

Update to the latest version of iTunes – Apple Support


If you don’t have access to a suitable computer of your own, that of a helpful friend or family member will suffice. Alternatively, the technicians at the Genius Bar of your local Apple Store or Apple Authorised Service Provider (AASP) will be delighted to assist.

iPad restore.

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