Hello all A couple of weeks ago I installed my Arlo Pro 2 with 3 cameras. It's was really easy, no problems. Then last night a power outage, and since then the base (VMS4330P) has refused to reconnect to the internet. The middle light (internet) is off completely. I tried: - power rebooting. You're switched to the 2 layout that has the Alt, Fn, Anne, / keys swapped to arrow keys (here's a map of that layout - Standard Layout 2. Fn is on the RCtrl key), and also you have the WinLock activated. These are standard features of the Anne Pro.

Scenarios When We Should Factory Reset iPad without iTunes

• iPad freezes which leave you unable to perform any basic action such as checking your social media platforms or even taking a photo
• iPad not working right- sometimes iPads may start to act funny such as lagging or running very slow leaving you with a need to solve the issue
• Attack on your iPad by a virus which makes it not to work normally leaving you with the option of factory resetting
• When you need to resell, donate or recycle your iPad and you need to erase all the private files and data to safeguard your privacy
• You want to wipe your iPad personal data for a fresh restart or to use it as new

If either of the above issues ever affects you iPad and you have no access to iTunes, then there are three ways of solving the above-listed issues:

• 1. Factory Reset iPad without iTunes by Using Third-Party Tool (iOS 12 Supported)
• 2. Hard Reset iPad without iTunes
• 3. Factory Reset iPad without iTunes from Setting Panel

1. Factory Reset iPad without iTunes by Using Third-Party Tool

You may find it hard performing the reset with iTunes, then you can use iMyFone Umate Pro iPhone Data Eraser or iMyFone Umate Pro iPhone Data Eraser for Mac to completely reset iPad without iTunes. Umate Pro iPhone Data Eraser can handle a wide range of iPad issues including factory resetting. Here are some of the basic features of this software.

• Permanently wipe iOS data with no chance of recoverability- this allows you to recycle or resell your iPad without any fear of exposing your private information
• Preview and erase private iOS data selectively- Umate Pro allows you to preview and select the files and data that you want to get rid of completely.
• Erase previously deleted ios data- this software detects any previously deleted files that are usually hidden and removes them completely from your iPad
• Erase also third party apps- since third party apps leaves private data behind, Umate Pro detects them and permanently deletes them
• Clear up hidden junk files- Umate Pro helps you to get rid of invisible junk files, caches, cookies, temporary files, corrupted files/crash logs that might be causing your device to lag or even freeze.

Steps to Factory Reset iPad without iTunes

Note: For resetting iPad, firstly, you should make sure that 'Find my iPhone/iPad' is turned off.

Step 1. Install Umate Pro iPhone Data Eraser on your pc or mac. Run Umate Pro and connect your iPad to your computer through a USB cable.
Step 2. Choose the erase mode “Erase All Data”.

Step 3. Erase all your iPad data which will ensure the iPad is reset and the data erased is 100% unrecoverable.

Why should we erase all data instead of doing a simple reset?

Well, a simple reset is almost everyone’s choice. It is an unwise choice because it leaves you vulnerable especially if you want to resell your iPad because the private data and personal files that were there before the reset are recoverable.

The safest method that will not leave you worrying about exposing your private information is to erase all data using iMyFone Umate Pro. This software ensures that the data deleted is not in any way recoverable giving you a piece of mind when reselling or recycling your iPad.

2. Hard Reset iPad without iTunes

This method is done by using your iPad’s sleep/wake button and the home buttons. The primary purpose of hard resetting is refreshing your data and settings which solve issues with buggy apps. The steps include;
Step 1. What happened after educated memoir. Hold the sleep/wake button and the home button simultaneously
Step 2. Continue holding for close to 10 seconds until you see the Apple logo on your screen to know that you have succeeded.
Step 3. Release the buttons and wait for the iPad to restart which can take up to 2minutes

3. Factory Reset iPad without iTunes from Setting Panel

This is the easiest of all the methods and is done when your iPad is functioning normally. It can be done by following the steps below
Step 1. Tap on the setting icon the iPad’s app/icons drawer
Step 2. Scroll to the “General Menu” and tap it
Step 3. After the “General Menu” opens up scroll down up to the “Reset” option and click on it
Step 4. Several options will pop up and then from the list click on “Erase all Content and Settings.”
Step 5. If you had previously set a passcode for your iPad, then a dialog box will pop up, and after keying in the passcode, the iPad is reset to factory defaults within a few minutes.

'How to factory reset iPad without iCloud password? I tried but it asked me for a password.'

Perhaps you want to completely erase iPad without iCloud password, however, you don't know how. Luckily, this problem can be solved. By reading this article, you can find methods that can help you.

Now, take a look at the solutions for how to factory reset iPad mini/air/pro/2 without iCloud password.

Part 1. Restore iPad without iCloud Password (If It Synced with iTunes)

The key to this step is that your iPad is synced with iTunes. This is a crucial prerequisite. If it does, you can try to use iTunes to reset iPad to factory without iCloud password. But the current data on iPad will be erased, instead, you'll able to get the previous backed up files from iTunes backup.

Step 1. Launch iTunes on your Win or Mac.

Step 2. Plug your iPad into the computer that you've synced your iPad before.

Step 3. On iTunes, go to the upper left corner and click on the iPad icon.

Step 4. Locate to Summary and just hit Restore iPad..

If iTunes cannot detect or recognize your iPad, boot iPad into Recovery mode and try to reset iPad without Apple ID again.

Part 2. Wipe iPad without iCloud Password (via Recovery Mode)

Additionally, here is a strong way - put device into Recovery Mode and then reset iPad to factory settings without iCloud password. Although the success rate will be much higher, you will wipe your device, completely. Since you've already known what will happen, now follow this method to erase iPad without iCloud password.

Note: make sure Find My iPhone/iPad is disabled! Or else your device will stuck with the iCloud activation lock after restore. Skip this method and check the next solution.

Step 1. Launch iTunes on PC. If you don't have one, download and install it.

Step 2. Make sure that your iPad is unplugged from computer.

Step 3. Turn off iPad Mini/Pro/Air/2/3/4 and boot into Recovery mode.

If with Face ID: hold down the Top button and Volume Up button at the same time for seconds to power off your iPad. Then, use a USB cable to connect iPad to PC/Mac while pressing the Top button and you should keep holding the Tip button until the Recovery mode screen comes up.

If with Home button: hold down the Top button for seconds to power off your iPad. Then, use USB to connect iPad to computer while pressing the Home button and you should keep holding the Home button until the Recovery mode screen shows up.

Step 4. Next, iTunes should prompt you with a window Restore or Update. Click on Restore.

After that, iTunes would begin to download software and wipe an iPad without iCloud password. Please know that the whole process won't take longer than 15 minutes, or else, your iPad would automatically exit recovery mode. In this case, repeat steps 2-4 again.

Part 3. Factory Reset iPad without iCloud Password (If Locked)

If you feel challenging for your to factory reset an iPad without knowing the iCloud password, perhaps you can refer to FoneCopeiOS Unlock. The easiest and fastest way. All settings and content on the iPad can be erased with just a few clicks.

1. Able to factory reset iPad no matter 'Find My iPhone' is enabled or not.

2. No need password to remove iCloud account from iPad

3. After deletion, the previous owner of the iPad cannot track/block the iPad

4. Able to reset iPhone without iCloud password

Now let's learn the steps to factory reset locked iPad without iCloud Password.

Step 1. After downloading and installing FoneCope iOS Unlock on computer, select 'Unlock Apple ID' on the screen.

Step 2. Connect your iPad to computer via USB cable and tap to Trust This Connection.

Step 3. Then click 'Start to Unlock' to continue.

Step 4. In case that 'Find My iPad' is disabled from the iCloud account, data on the device will be erased and iPad will be restored to the factory settings.

Step 5. If the 'Find My iPhone' is turned on, you will need to follow the prompts to conduct the steps.

Step 6. After waiting for a while, you should successfully reset your iPad without iCloud password.

With this feature, you are supposed to remove Apple ID from iPad without password with simple steps.

Part 4. Erase iPad without iCloud Password via Settings

Resetting is a built-in option that you can choose to directly factory restore iPad without iCloud. If you forgot iCloud password on iPad, it's very simple to handle. But it only works in one case: Find My iPhone/iPad is disabled.

Step 1. On your iPad, unlock it and go to Settings.

Step 2. Tap General, then Scroll to the bottom and tap on Reset.

Step 3. Select 'Erase All Content and Settings'. And then tap on 'Backup Then Erase' or 'Erase Now'. Next, please tap on 'Erase [Device]' > 'Erase' to confirm.

Step 4. The reset begins. When your iPad is restored to the factory settings, it will reboot by itself.

Minutes later, you can follow the instruction on the screen to set up your iPad fresh new.

Part 5. Contact the Previous Owner to Reset iPad Remotely with iCloud

If you buy a second-hand iPad, but the previous owner didn't log out the iCloud account, and you wanna do iPad factory reset without iCloud password, just ask the previous iPad owner to do the following steps.

I will introduce the steps in this section and what you need to do is pass the steps to the seller.

Step 1. Go to iCloud.com and login account with user name and password.

Step 2. Hit 'Find My iPhone'.

Step 3. Click 'All Devices' and then select the iPad.

Step 4. Click on the 'Erase iPad' button. Click 'Erase' to confirm finally.

If the previous iPad owner still remembers the password, you are so fortunate enough to factory reset iPad without iTunes remotely by the seller.

Tip. Make a Backup before Factory Resetting iPad without iCloud

No matter what reason you want to restore iPad without iCloud password, it is recommended that you back up your iPad data before the factory reset. Now, since you can't back up with iCloud, you can choose to use iTunes to back up device.

Step 1. Make sure you have the latest version of iTunes on PC. If not, download or update it.

Step 2. Connect iPad to computer with a lightning cable.

Step 3. Next, from 'Device', right-click your iPad in iTunes and choose 'Back Up'. (Or you can go to Summary and click on 'Back Up Now')

The Bottom Line

I have introduced effective ways to help you factory reset iPad without iCloud password. You must have any gains after going through all of them. There have solutions for different situations, you need to choose the best method accordingly.

By the Way, during the reading process, do you have any questions or suggestion on how to wipe iPad without iCloud password? If you do, please leave a message in the comment zone. We have a dedicated tech team to solve the problem for you.