IPAD SELLER RESET GUIDE

Reset Your iPad Before Selling

Use this checklist to safely erase your iPad, remove your Apple Account, and prepare it for the next owner.

Important: Back up your photos, files, notes, contacts, messages, and app data before resetting your iPad.

Fast Reset Path

Use this path on your iPad:

Settings↓General↓Transfer or Reset iPad↓Erase All Content and Settings

Step-by-Step Guide

Back up your iPad

Go to Settings → your name → iCloud → iCloud Backup → Back Up Now, or use Finder/iTunes on a computer.

Check important apps

Make sure banking apps, GCash, Maya, email, Facebook, Messenger, WhatsApp, Viber, and authenticator apps are transferred or accessible.

Sign out of Apple Account

Go to Settings → your name → Sign Out. This helps remove Find My iPad and Activation Lock.

Remove SIM or erase eSIM

If your iPad has cellular, remove the physical SIM. If it uses eSIM, erase the eSIM during reset if you will not use it anymore.

Erase the iPad

Go to Settings → General → Transfer or Reset iPad → Erase All Content and Settings.

Enter passcode if asked

Enter your iPad passcode and Apple Account password when requested.

Stop at Hello screen

After reset, do not set it up again. Turn it off and give it to the buyer.

Seller Checklist

Check each item before handing the iPad to the buyer.

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Photos, files, notes, contacts, and messages are backed up.Important apps and passwords are saved or transferred.Apple Account is signed out.Find My iPad / Activation Lock is removed.SIM card removed or eSIM erased.iPad has been erased.iPad is showing Hello / Choose Language screen.You did not log in again after reset.Charger, cable, case, or Apple Pencil are ready if included.

Ready to sell. Your iPad is prepared for the next owner.

What the Buyer Should See

The buyer should only see the first setup screen, usually “Hello” or “Choose Language.” If your Apple Account still appears, the reset is not complete.