How to Hard Reset or Force Reset your iPad Pro 10.5 (2017)

in this post, you will learn How to hard reset your iPad Pro 10.5 (2017) for Free to securely erase information from your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch and factory reset your device. Is the iPad not responding? If pressing the buttons or using the on-screen menu items doesn’t work, performing a hard reset or “Factory Data Reset” of your iPad Pro 10.5 (2017) is an easy way to “Force restart” your iPad.

Apple iPad Pro 10.5 (2017) “Also known as Apple iPad Pro (10.5-inch), Wi-Fi + Cellular & GPS: A1709 (Global); A1852 (China), Wi-Fi only, w/o GPS: A1701 (Global)” Hard resetting tool requires a same-way combination depending on the model. This SamsungOneUi guide will teach you how to fully factory data reset a locked iPad Pro 10.5 (2017) and what to do if you can’t Force Reset your iPad.

Before Hard Reset or flashing your iPad Pro 10.5 (2017)

• Before flashing, please make a backup of important data, or check “keep user data for flashing” to prevent loss of important data.
• Please make sure that the “Find My iPad” or “Activation lock is not enabled” on the iPad Pro 10.5 (2017) mobile device, or that you know the ID lock account number and password, otherwise, the device may not be activated after flashing.
• After the device is upgraded to the beta version of iPadOS 15, and 16, it will no longer be able to downgrade to the “Apple has turned off verification” firmware version, even if the SHSH was backed up with 3uTools before, it cannot be downgraded.
• After the device is upgraded to the iPadOS 15, 16 beta version, if you want to downgrade to another “Apple has not turned off verification” version, it is not recommended to check “Keep user data for flashing machine“. 3uTools classifies and backs up the data and performs a new flash, and then classifies and restores the data after success.

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How do I Hard Reset my iPad Pro 10.5 (2017)?

You can hard reset your iPad using different methods. Each of them involves several steps. Let’s take a look at each of these methods and the steps to implement them:

Force Restart (Reset) iPad Pro 10.5 (2017)

If your iPad doesn’t have the Home button, do the following:

1. Press and quickly release the volume button nearest to the top button.
   
2. Press and quickly release the volume button farthest from the top button.
3. Press and hold the top button.
4. When the Apple logo appears, release the top button.

Force Restart (Reset) iPad (Home button models)

Press and hold the Top Button and the Home Button at the same time to continue. Wait for the Apple logo to appear before releasing the button.

For older devices, press and hold the Home button at the same time as the Sleep/Wake button. Let go when the Apple logo appears on the screen.

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Soft Reset iPad Pro 10.5 (2017)

As we said earlier, consider the factory reset method only if the forced reboot fails. Keep in mind that a factory reset will completely erase all content from your device. These include your photo, contact, and all forms of media.

Therefore, before performing a hard reset, make sure to back up your important files.

To perform a factory reset using your iPad, go to Settings and tap your Apple ID. You can find this at the top of the menu. This section also includes your name and picture if you have uploaded one.

1. Enter your password and click Sign In.
2. On the other hand, older iPads may not require this step.
3. Look for iCloud in the menu and tap it. Go to iCloud Backup and slide it to “On“. Scroll to the bottom of the screen and tap Backup Now.
4. Be sure to connect to a Wi-Fi network before starting the backup process.
5. Wait for the backup to complete, then tap iCloud to return to the iCloud settings page. Click Apple ID in the upper left corner to return to the Apple ID page. Tap Settings and then scroll down to General.
6. Scroll down to Reset at the bottom of the menu. Tap Erase all content and settings at the top of the screen. Enter the passcode, then tap Erase iPad.

Then set up the phone again as when you first bought the phone.

Factory data Reset iPad Pro 10.5 (2017) with iTunes

1. First, you need to Download and install the latest iTunes To perform a factory reset via iTunes, the first thing you need to do is back up your data.
2. Connect your phone to your computer. Wait for iTunes to open. If not, open it manually.
3. At the top of the window, check the icons and click on your iPad.
4. Search for this computer and then click Back up now. Wait a few minutes for the backup to complete.
5. Go to the top of the screen again and click on your iPad in iTunes. Look for Restore iPad and then click to reset. You will have to wait about 15 to 20 minutes for the process to complete.
6. Next, you need to consider putting your phone into recovery mode.
7. Then Connect your iPad to your computer using a USB cable. The USB cable will ensure that iTunes is running during the process.

Follow the steps to force restart. After that, wait for the iTunes prompt and then follow the message.

After restoring your iPad, you can load the latest backup using iTunes. Simply connect your phone to your computer and launch iTunes. Click Restore Backup and select the backup you want to load.

Hard Reset your iPad Pro 10.5 (2017) with 3uTools

3uTools now supports the upgrade of the iPad Pro 10.5 (2017) with the iPadOS 15 and 16 beta versions. Users who want to Upgrade or Factory Reset the experience of the iPadOS 15-16 beta version can refer to the following tutorial to hard reset or upgrade iPadOS versions.

Step 1: First download and install the latest version of 3uTools, and connect the mobile device to the computer with a data cable; click the “Flash Jailbreak” above to enter the “One-key Flash” interface, and the firmware will be automatically matched if the connection is successful.

Step 2: Select the iPadOS version you want to flash in the flashable version, click “Flash Now“, and 3uTools will automatically download the firmware and flash it for you.

If you have downloaded the firmware, you can click “Import” and then click “Flash Now“; if you don’t want the device data to be cleared, please check the option “Keep User Data for Flash“.

Step 3: Next, the flashing will be carried out automatically. During the process, keep the data cable connected and wait for the flashing to complete. After flashing is completed your iPad Pro 10.5 (2017) has been Hard reset Successfully, and the mobile device will automatically power on.

Step 4: After the mobile device is turned on, click “Automatic activation” and “Skip wizard“. You can also activate it manually on the device. If it is a data flashing machine, no activation is required.

An iPad Pro 10.5 (2017) mobile device with an activation lock needs to enter an Apple ID to activate it. If it is to activate your iPad Pro 10.5 (2017), the device needs to insert a SIM card.

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Also, you can reset these Models:

if you have using apple devices like; iPhone, iPad, or iPod then you can easily full factory data reset with a guide via iTunes, 3uTools, Force Reset, Force Restart, or officially Factory data reset these models:

iPhone: iPhone 14 Plus, iPhone 14 Pro, Pro Max, iPhone 13 mini, iPhone 13, iPhone 13 Pro, Pro Max, iPhone 12 mini, iPhone 12, iPhone 12 Pro, Pro Max, iPhone SE 2, SE 3, iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro, Pro Max, iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max, iPhone XR, iPhone X, iPhone 8, 8 Plus.

iPad: iPad Pro 5/4/3/2/1 (12.9), iPad Pro 5/4/3 (11), iPad Pro 2 (10.5), iPad /iPad Pro/iPad 2018/(9.7), iPad 2019, iPad 9/8, iPad Air 5/4/3, iPad mini 6/5.

Conclusion

You can learn how to hard reset your iPad as a last resort when your device fails. Still, if you run out of options, you’ve come a long way. As technology advances and threats increase, we have to adapt to these changes.

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