Hard Reset or Factory Reset iPad Pro 9.7 (2016)

Is your iPad Pro 9.7 (2016) Stuck at the Lock screen? Do you want to know how to factory reset or Hard Reset your iPad Pro 9.7 (2016)?

Or do you Want to learn How to restore defaults in your iPad Pro 9.7 (2016)?

Force Restart or Hard Reset or Force Reboot all refer to hard reset procedure. This doesn’t erase your data on your iPad Pro 9.7 (2016).

But the factory reset of iPad Pro 9.7 (2016) is different and needs iTunes connection and will erase all your data.

Then this tutorial shows you all the methods to Reset your iPad Pro 9.7 (2016).

How To Hard Reset iPad Pro 9.7 (2016)

A hard reset or force restart on iPad Pro 9.7 (2016) will restart your device and refresh the software. You can do this when your iPad Pro is stuck in an app. This hard reset procedure on your iPad Pro won’t delete your files or settings.

Hard Reset iPad Pro 9.7 (2016) Using Hardware Buttons

1. On your iPad Pro 9.7 (2016), press the volume up button and leave it and then volume down button one time and leave it.
2. Now press and hold the power button until you see the Apple logo. Don’t leave the power button when you see the power off-screen.
3. Now your iPad Pro 9.7 (2016) will restart and the hard reset will be successfully done.

How To Factory Reset iPad Pro 9.7 (2016)

A factory reset on iPad Pro 9.7 (2016) will restore your iPad Pro to the factory settings and It will erase all the installed apps and all your data including your photos. So be sure that you back up the data you wanted.

Also, make sure you have your Apple id and password if you have your iPad Pro 9.7 (2016) linked to an apple id because it will show Activation lock once the factory reset is done. Or make sure you remove the apple id on your iPad Pro before doing the factory reset.

1. Download the iTunes software on your PC or Mac.
2. Plug your iPad Pro 9.7 (2016) with the PC or Mac and open the iTunes software. It will now be detected on the iTunes software.
3. Now click on the Volume down button once and the Volume up button once and press and hold the Power button and don’t leave it even if you see the Apple logo.
4. Leave the power button once you see the Computer Icon along with lightning cable.
5. Now you will enter the iPad Pro’s recovery mode or DFU mode.
6. On the iTunes software, a popup will show and ask you to either Restore or Update. You can update the iPad Pro with the latest software or do a Restore.
7. When you click on restore it will restore the iOS software or backup you already have. It will also download and update to the latest iOS when you don’t have the latest software. Or iTunes will only restore your iPad Pro 9.7 (2016) when you already have the latest iOS release on your iPad Pro.
8. Now the restore will be done and all your data will be deleted.
9. Now if you didn’t remove the apple id you will be shown activation lock on the iTunes software. Enter your Apple id and password to unlock your iPad Pro 9.7 (2016).
10. You will be taken to the setup process once again like its a new iPad Pro setup.

When to do a Hard Reset on iPad Pro 9.7 (2016)?

When your iPad Pro 9.7 (2016) no longer starts or when it is stuck and cannot be used, a hard reset or factory reset can be done to restore the phone to its original software settings.

iPad Pro 9.7 (2016) Specifications

Your iPad Pro 9.7 (2016) has Apple A9X (16 nm) processor with PowerVR Series 7 (12-core graphics) and 2GB RAM. Your iPad Pro launched with iOS 9.3.2, upgradable to iPadOS 13.4.1 Operating System.

If you had any problems with the hard reset or factory reset of your iPad Pro. Do leave your comments below.