How to Update And Restore the Apple iPad

Instructions

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     Launch the latest version of iTunes on your computer.

   • 2

     Connect the iPad to the computer using the USB connector cable that came with the device.

   • 3

     Select the name of the iPad under the "Devices" heading in the left navigation panel of iTunes.

   • 4

     View the "Summary" tab in the main iTunes window. Click "Check For Update." If a software update is available for the iPad, click "Update" to install it. The download and install takes a few minutes. Do not disconnect the iPad from the computer until the process is complete.

   • 5

     Restore the iPad to factory conditions by selecting the name of the iPad under "Devices" and clicking "Restore" in the Summary tab of the main iTunes window.

   • 6

     Select "Back Up" when asked if you want to back up the setting for the iPad before restoring the software.

   • 7

     Click "Restore" when asked if you are sure you want to restore the iPad to factory settings. After the restore process is complete, the iPad restarts.

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     Choose "Restore from the backup..." to copy your settings, apps, documents, music and all other data to the iPad.