How to Factory Reset iPad Pro 11 (2025) Using a Computer

Preparing for the Factory Reset

• 💻 This guide demonstrates how to factory reset an iPad Pro 11 (2025) using a computer, applicable to both Windows and Mac.
• ⚠️ Back up your data before proceeding, as a factory reset will erase all content.

Software and Connection

• 🍎 On Mac, no additional software is needed as it's part of the Apple ecosystem.
• 🔧 On Windows, download the Apple Devices app (or iTunes, though it's outdated) from the Microsoft Store.
• 🔌 Connect your iPad to the computer using a USB-C cable and ensure you trust the computer when prompted on the iPad.

Performing the Restore

• 🖱️ In the Apple Devices app, select Restore iPad to initiate the factory reset process.
• ⚠️ Be aware that "Restore iPad" in Apple's terminology means erasing all data, distinct from restoring from a backup.
• ⬇️ The software will prompt to download the latest iPadOS, requiring approximately 20 GB of free space for download and extraction.

Troubleshooting and Alternative Methods

• ⚠️ If the standard restore fails, the device may enter a state requiring recovery mode.
• 🆘 To enter recovery mode, press Volume Up, then Volume Down, and then hold the Power button until the recovery screen appears.
• 🔄 Once in recovery mode, select Restore to proceed with the factory reset and update.
• ⚡ For a faster reset, use the Settings > General > Transfer or Reset iPad option directly on the device, if accessible.
• ✅ The process can take a significant amount of time, but eventually, the iPad will restart with factory settings restored.