1. On the computer, start iTunes.
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You can use iTunes to restore your Apple iPad from a previous backup. In this example, we use iTunes v12.5.1.21.
Note: Restoring from backup is different from performing a full software restore. Restoring from backup restores the settings, data and other information saved in a previous backup. Performing a full software restore will delete the contents of your device and restore it to the original factory settings.
2. Connect the iPad to the computer. In iTunes, select the iPad.
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You can use iTunes to restore your Apple iPad from a previous backup. In this example, we use iTunes v12.5.1.21.
Note: Restoring from backup is different from performing a full software restore. Restoring from backup restores the settings, data and other information saved in a previous backup. Performing a full software restore will delete the contents of your device and restore it to the original factory settings.
3. Click Restore Backup…
Note: iTunes will not offer this option if no backups have been performed.
Images may not be exactly as shown.
You can use iTunes to restore your Apple iPad from a previous backup. In this example, we use iTunes v12.5.1.21.
Note: Restoring from backup is different from performing a full software restore. Restoring from backup restores the settings, data and other information saved in a previous backup. Performing a full software restore will delete the contents of your device and restore it to the original factory settings.
4. Use the drop-down menu to select a backup, then click Restore.
Images may not be exactly as shown.
You can use iTunes to restore your Apple iPad from a previous backup. In this example, we use iTunes v12.5.1.21.
Note: Restoring from backup is different from performing a full software restore. Restoring from backup restores the settings, data and other information saved in a previous backup. Performing a full software restore will delete the contents of your device and restore it to the original factory settings.
5. Wait while the backup is restored.
Images may not be exactly as shown.
You can use iTunes to restore your Apple iPad from a previous backup. In this example, we use iTunes v12.5.1.21.
Note: Restoring from backup is different from performing a full software restore. Restoring from backup restores the settings, data and other information saved in a previous backup. Performing a full software restore will delete the contents of your device and restore it to the original factory settings.
6. Click OK.
Images may not be exactly as shown.
You can use iTunes to restore your Apple iPad from a previous backup. In this example, we use iTunes v12.5.1.21.
Note: Restoring from backup is different from performing a full software restore. Restoring from backup restores the settings, data and other information saved in a previous backup. Performing a full software restore will delete the contents of your device and restore it to the original factory settings.
7. Wait while the iPad is synced.
Images may not be exactly as shown.
You can use iTunes to restore your Apple iPad from a previous backup. In this example, we use iTunes v12.5.1.21.
Note: Restoring from backup is different from performing a full software restore. Restoring from backup restores the settings, data and other information saved in a previous backup. Performing a full software restore will delete the contents of your device and restore it to the original factory settings.
8. The iPad has been restored and it can be disconnected from the computer.
Images may not be exactly as shown.
You can use iTunes to restore your Apple iPad from a previous backup. In this example, we use iTunes v12.5.1.21.
Note: Restoring from backup is different from performing a full software restore. Restoring from backup restores the settings, data and other information saved in a previous backup. Performing a full software restore will delete the contents of your device and restore it to the original factory settings.
