{"id":7802,"date":"2023-03-20T16:24:06","date_gmt":"2023-03-20T16:24:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bankmycell.com\/blog\/?p=7802"},"modified":"2025-01-03T11:12:47","modified_gmt":"2025-01-03T11:12:47","slug":"how-to-prepare-ipad-for-trade-in","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bankmycell.com\/blog\/how-to-prepare-ipad-for-trade-in\/","title":{"rendered":"Preparing iPad for Trade-in: What To Do Before Selling Your iPad"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row type=&#8221;vc_default&#8221; gap=&#8221;10&#8243; el_class=&#8221;.row-margin-fix&#8221;][vc_column css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1716553047279{margin-top: 40px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h1 style=\"text-align: center;\">Preparing iPad for Trade-in: What To Do Before Selling Your iPad<\/h1>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text]<style type=\"text\/css\" data-type=\"the7_shortcodes-inline-css\">.dt-breadcrumbs-id-fd6abfaeaf3f3fb6c32bc56f25f39ed2 .breadcrumbs {\n  display: inline-block;\n  margin: 0;\n  padding: 2px 10px 10px 0px;\n  border: 0px solid ;\n  border-radius: 0px;\n}\n.dt-breadcrumbs-id-fd6abfaeaf3f3fb6c32bc56f25f39ed2 .breadcrumbs * {\n  color: #a2a5a6;\n}<\/style><div class=\"dt-breadcrumbs-shortcode dt-breadcrumbs-id-fd6abfaeaf3f3fb6c32bc56f25f39ed2 align-left\"><div class=\"assistive-text\">You are here:<\/div><ol class=\"breadcrumbs text-small\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BreadcrumbList\"><li itemprop=\"itemListElement\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ListItem\"><a itemprop=\"item\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bankmycell.com\/blog\/\" title=\"Home\"><span itemprop=\"name\">Home<\/span><\/a><meta itemprop=\"position\" content=\"1\" \/><\/li><\/ol><\/div><div class=\"hr-thin style-line\" style=\"width: 100%;border-color: #ebebeb;border-top-width: 1px;\"><\/div>[vc_raw_html]JTVCYXV0aG9yX2luZm8lNUQlMEElNUJzb2NpYWxfd2FyZmFyZSU1RA==[\/vc_raw_html][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1702460222624{margin-right: 20px !important;}&#8221; el_class=&#8221;.post-summary-list&#8221;]<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Are you thinking of trading in your old device? Learn how to get the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bankmycell.com\/sell\/ipads\">best deals<\/a> (close to market rate!) through the BankMyCell website.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Learn how to back up your data and remove them from your old device in preparing your iPad for a trade-in.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Go through our helpful list of how to prepare your iOS device for its new owner.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=&#8221;7229&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221; image_hovers=&#8221;false&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;vc_default&#8221; el_class=&#8221;.row-margin-fix&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1701687506066{margin-top: -50px !important;padding-top: 10px !important;padding-right: 10px !important;padding-bottom: 10px !important;padding-left: 10px !important;}&#8221; el_id=&#8221;tldr&#8221;][vc_column css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1716553136640{border-top-width: 1px !important;border-right-width: 1px !important;border-bottom-width: 1px !important;border-left-width: 1px !important;padding-top: 15px !important;padding-right: 15px !important;padding-bottom: 15px !important;padding-left: 15px !important;background-color: #ffffe3 !important;border-left-style: solid !important;border-right-style: solid !important;border-top-style: solid !important;border-bottom-style: solid !important;border-radius: 10px !important;border-color: #ffd797 !important;}&#8221;][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;SOLVED: Steps for Preparing Your iPad for Trade-In&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h2|font_size:22px|text_align:center&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1701800447457{padding-top: 10px !important;padding-right: 10px !important;padding-bottom: 10px !important;padding-left: 10px !important;}&#8221;]<div class=\"hr-thin style-line\" style=\"width: 100%;border-color: #ffd797;border-top-width: 1px;\"><\/div>[vc_accordion active_tab=&#8221;1&#8243; collapsible=&#8221;yes&#8221; title_size=&#8221;h3&#8243; style=&#8221;2&#8243;][vc_accordion_tab title=&#8221;<b>Step 1:<\/b> Backup Data&#8221;]<div class=\"standard-number-list list-divider bullet-top\"><ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Open <\/span><b>Settings<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tap <\/span><b>your account<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Select <\/span><b>iCloud.\u00a0<\/b><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tap<\/span><b> iCloud Backup<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Tap <b>Back Up Now<\/b>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>[vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243; offset=&#8221;vc_col-xs-6&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;9693&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; onclick=&#8221;link_image&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243; offset=&#8221;vc_col-xs-6&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;9694&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; onclick=&#8221;link_image&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;]<style type=\"text\/css\" data-type=\"the7_shortcodes-inline-css\">#default-btn-e2be6bef36e5f99a3a61711e61bd6020.ico-right-side > i {\n  margin-right: 0px;\n  margin-left: 8px;\n}\n#default-btn-e2be6bef36e5f99a3a61711e61bd6020 > i {\n  margin-right: 8px;\n}<\/style><div class=\"btn-align-center\"><a href=\"#section-2\" class=\"default-btn-shortcode dt-btn dt-btn-l link-hover-off full-width-btn  vc_custom_1701801418602\" id=\"default-btn-e2be6bef36e5f99a3a61711e61bd6020\"><span>Need Help? 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Learn More<\/span><\/a><\/div>[\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;]<style type=\"text\/css\" data-type=\"the7_shortcodes-inline-css\">#default-btn-6215e0da0615052636792e0319f90345.ico-right-side > i {\n  margin-right: 0px;\n  margin-left: 8px;\n}\n#default-btn-6215e0da0615052636792e0319f90345 > i {\n  margin-right: 8px;\n}<\/style><div class=\"btn-align-center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bankmycell.com\/sell\/ipads\" class=\"default-btn-shortcode dt-btn dt-btn-l link-hover-off full-width-btn  vc_custom_1701801291661\" id=\"default-btn-6215e0da0615052636792e0319f90345\"><span>Apple iPad Resale Value<\/span><\/a><\/div>[\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_accordion_tab][\/vc_accordion][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;vc_default&#8221; gap=&#8221;10&#8243;][vc_column]<div class=\"hr-thin style-line\" style=\"width: 100%;border-color: #ebebeb;border-top-width: 1px;\"><\/div>[vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner el_class=&#8221;.inpage-links&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1613570772755{border-top-width: 2px !important;border-right-width: 2px !important;border-bottom-width: 2px !important;border-left-width: 2px !important;padding-top: 15px !important;padding-bottom: 15px !important;background-color: #fcfcfc !important;border-left-color: #ebebeb !important;border-left-style: solid !important;border-right-color: #ebebeb !important;border-right-style: solid !important;border-top-color: #ebebeb !important;border-top-style: solid !important;border-bottom-color: #ebebeb !important;border-bottom-style: solid !important;border-radius: 10px !important;}&#8221;][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;In this article:&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h4|text_align:left&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221;]<div class=\"hr-thin style-line\" style=\"width: 100%;border-color: #ebebeb;border-top-width: 1px;\"><\/div><div class=\"standard-number-list list-divider bullet-top\"><ul>\n<li><a href=\"#section-1\"><strong>1) MUST-DO:<\/strong> Get the best iPad trade-in offer<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#section-2\"><strong>2) MUST-DO:<\/strong> Backup your iPad<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#section-3\"><strong>3) MUST-DO:<\/strong> Remove personal data<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#section-4\"><strong>4) MUST-DO:<\/strong> Remove accessories<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#section-5\">Bonus tips: What to do if you sold your iPad before wiping it<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#section-6\">Bonus tips: How to prepare the device for shipping<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>[\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;vc_default&#8221; content_placement=&#8221;middle&#8221; el_id=&#8221;section-1&#8243;][vc_column css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1679483732998{padding-top: 25px !important;padding-bottom: 15px !important;}&#8221;][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Step 1: Make Sure You Got the Best iPad Trade-in Deal&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h2|text_align:center|color:%23ffffff&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221; el_class=&#8221;heading-blue-bg&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;vc_default&#8221;][vc_column][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1680098911390{margin-bottom: 20px !important;}&#8221;]Dealing with trustworthy buy-back or trade-in sites <strong>can earn you up to $1,000 <\/strong>for your old iPad. BankMyCell will give you a price close to the market rate &#8211; giving you more to spend on a fresh and new device.<\/p>\n<p>Here are reasons why trade-in sites might be your best option:[\/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Find The Best Price in Seconds Here&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h3|text_align:center&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221; el_class=&#8221;headsep-margin&#8221;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;8557&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; onclick=&#8221;custom_link&#8221; link=&#8221;https:\/\/www.bankmycell.com\/sell\/ipads&#8221;]<style type=\"text\/css\" data-type=\"the7_shortcodes-inline-css\">#default-btn-b67767ec10d0da832d8d883fefc485aa.ico-right-side > i {\n  margin-right: 0px;\n  margin-left: 8px;\n}\n#default-btn-b67767ec10d0da832d8d883fefc485aa > i {\n  margin-right: 8px;\n}<\/style><div class=\"btn-align-center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bankmycell.com\/sell\/ipads\" class=\"default-btn-shortcode dt-btn dt-btn-m link-hover-off \" id=\"default-btn-b67767ec10d0da832d8d883fefc485aa\"><span>Compare iPad Trade-In Prices<\/span><\/a><\/div>[vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;.double-link-box&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">What&#8217;s my iPad worth? <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bankmycell.com\/blog\/how-much-is-an-ipad-pro-worth\">iPad Pro<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bankmycell.com\/blog\/how-much-is-an-ipad-air-worth\">iPad Air<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bankmycell.com\/blog\/how-much-is-an-ipad-mini-worth\">iPad Mini<\/a><\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text]<div class=\"standard-arrow list-divider bullet-top\"><ul>\n<li><strong>Carriers:<\/strong> Can only pay a maximum of $660 via account credit, not cash. This means you will lose around $340 compared to buy-back sites.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Apple Trade-In:<\/strong> Only pays a maximum of $500 via an Apple Store gift card, losing you around $500.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Amazon Trade-In:<\/strong> Payouts are limited to $680, losing you around $320.<\/li>\n<li><strong>EcoATM:<\/strong> Offers the lowest trade-in price of $320 cash, losing you a whopping $680.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>[vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1680098978610{margin-bottom: 20px !important;}&#8221;]Once you secure the best deal, <em>a reset process for your iPad is important for data security<\/em>. You must ensure that your data is safely backed and wiped clean from your old device.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;vc_default&#8221; content_placement=&#8221;middle&#8221; el_id=&#8221;section-2&#8243;][vc_column css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1679483732998{padding-top: 25px !important;padding-bottom: 15px !important;}&#8221;][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Step 1: Back Up Your Data &#8211; Copy Your Old iPad to Your New iPad&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h2|text_align:center|color:%23ffffff&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221; el_class=&#8221;heading-blue-bg&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;vc_default&#8221; el_class=&#8221;.row-margin-fix&#8221;][vc_column][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1680099092987{margin-bottom: 20px !important;}&#8221;]There are a lot of options for backing up your data. You can migrate it to iCloud or other Apple devices such as a Mac, or even a Windows PC.<\/p>\n<p>The following are detailed instructions for each method. You can select which tool\u00a0is available to you to securely back up your online accounts and other data.[\/vc_column_text][vc_accordion active_tab=&#8221;99&#8243; collapsible=&#8221;yes&#8221; style=&#8221;2&#8243; el_class=&#8221;.accordion-bmc&#8221;][vc_accordion_tab title=&#8221;Option 1: Using iCloud (On iPad):&#8221;][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;9693&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; onclick=&#8221;link_image&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;9694&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; onclick=&#8221;link_image&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner]<div class=\"standard-number-list bullet-top\"><ul>\n<li>Open your <strong>Settings<\/strong> app and ensure your iOS device is connected to the Wi-Fi.<\/li>\n<li>Tap your account at the top of the page.<\/li>\n<li>It is the menu option that has your <em>Apple account name<\/em> and <em>picture<\/em>.<\/li>\n<li>On the <strong>Apple ID<\/strong> page, select<strong> iCloud<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>The<strong> iCloud<\/strong> page shows you the available space you have for iCloud.<\/li>\n<li>Tap <strong>iCloud Backup,<\/strong> and tap the iCloud Backup switch to turn on the feature.<\/li>\n<li>Turning on this feature automatically backs up your apps and data when your iPad is connected to power, locked, and on Wi-Fi.<\/li>\n<li>Tap <strong>Back-Up Now.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>You need to maintain your connection to your Wi-Fi network to start a backup.<\/p>\n<p>Back-Up Now displays the date and time of your most recent backup. If you receive a warning that you do not have enough iCloud storage space to finish the process, follow the onscreen instructions to purchase more storage. You may use Apple Pay for a subscription to higher storage capacity.<\/p>\n<\/div>[\/vc_accordion_tab][vc_accordion_tab title=&#8221;Option 2: Using Finder (On Mac\/MacBook)&#8221;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;9695&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221;]<div class=\"standard-number-list bullet-top\"><p>Backing up data on a Mac, such as the Macbook Pro or Macbook Air, is possible with the Finder or iTunes app.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Open the <strong>Finder<\/strong> app on a Mac running macOS Catalina or later and use a USB cable to connect your Apple device to the computer.<\/li>\n<li>Follow the onscreen instructions. You might be prompted for your device passcode or to allow <strong>Trust This Computer<\/strong> on your iPad.<\/li>\n<li>On the <strong>Finder<\/strong> page, select your device under Locations.<\/li>\n<li>(OPTIONAL) Choose the <strong>Encrypt local backup<\/strong> checkbox from the <strong>Backups<\/strong> section, and create a password you will remember.You must encrypt your backup if you want to save Health and Activity data from your device or Apple Watch. Because you won&#8217;t be able to retrieve your backups without it, <em>save your password somewhere safe<\/em>, just like you would your Apple ID and password for other devices.<\/li>\n<li>Click <strong>Back Up Now<\/strong>. You can check to see if the data is safely backed when the process is completed. You should be able to see the date and time of your most recent backup.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>[\/vc_accordion_tab][vc_accordion_tab title=&#8221;Option 3: Using iTunes (On Mac)&#8221;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;9696&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221;]<div class=\"standard-number-list bullet-top\"><ul>\n<li>Open the <strong>iTunes <\/strong>app on a Mac running macOS Mojave or earlier and use a USB cable to connect your Apple device to the computer.<\/li>\n<li>Follow the onscreen instructions. You might be prompted for a passcode or to allow <strong>Trust This Computer<\/strong> on your iPad.<\/li>\n<li>Select your device on your computer.<\/li>\n<li>(optional) Choose the <strong>Encrypt local backup<\/strong> checkbox from the <strong>Backups<\/strong> section, and create a password you will remember.<br \/>\nYou must encrypt your backup if you want to save Health and Activity data from your device or Apple Watch.<br \/>\nBecause you will be unable to retrieve your backups without it, <em>save your password somewhere safe<\/em>, just like you would your Apple ID and password for other devices.<\/li>\n<li>Click <strong>Back Up Now.<\/strong><br \/>\nWhen the process is finished, you can check to see if the process was successful. You&#8217;ll be able to see the date and time of your most recent backup.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>[\/vc_accordion_tab][vc_accordion_tab title=&#8221;Option 4: Using iTunes (On Windows)&#8221;]<div class=\"standard-number-list bullet-top\"><ul>\n<li>Open <strong>iTunes<\/strong> on your Windows PC.<\/li>\n<li>You might need to download iTunes if you still do not have it on your computer.<\/li>\n<li>Use a USB or USB-C cable or a Wi-Fi connection to connect your Apple device to your computer.<\/li>\n<li>Follow the onscreen instructions. You might be prompted for your device passcode or to allow <strong>Trust This Computer<\/strong> on your iPad.<\/li>\n<li>On the iTunes window, select your device by clicking the <strong>Device <\/strong>button.<\/li>\n<li>Under the device&#8217;s settings on <strong>iTunes<\/strong>, click <strong>Summary<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>(optional) Choose the <strong>Encrypt local backup<\/strong> checkbox from the <strong>Backups<\/strong> section, and create a password you will remember.<br \/>\nYou must encrypt your backup if you want to save Health and Activity data from your device or Apple Watch.<\/li>\n<li>Click <strong>Back Up Now.<\/strong> When the process is finished, you can check to see if the process was successful. You&#8217;ll be able to see the date and time of your most recent backup.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>[\/vc_accordion_tab][vc_accordion_tab title=&#8221;Option 5: Transfer Backup to New iPad (iPad to iPad)&#8221;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;9697&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221;][vc_column_text]If you have a new iPad ready where you want to transfer your old iPad&#8217;s backup, you can use iCloud, iTunes, or Finder to transfer your data to your new device.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>For iCloud, you can choose to manually set up your new iPad and choose the <strong>Restore from iCloud Backup option<\/strong>. This will require you to log in with your <em>Apple ID<\/em> and <em>password<\/em>.<\/li>\n<li>For iTunes or Finder, connect the new iPad to the Mac or PC with a USB cable and use the <strong>Restore Backup<\/strong> feature.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_accordion_tab][\/vc_accordion][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;vc_default&#8221; content_placement=&#8221;middle&#8221; el_id=&#8221;section-3&#8243;][vc_column css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1679483732998{padding-top: 25px !important;padding-bottom: 15px !important;}&#8221;][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Step 2: Reset Your Device to Factory Settings &amp; Remove Cloud Accounts&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h2|text_align:center|color:%23ffffff&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221; el_class=&#8221;heading-blue-bg&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;vc_default&#8221; el_class=&#8221;.row-margin-fix&#8221;][vc_column][vc_column_text]After your backup, find the steps below to wipe an iPad before selling. This restores your iPad to a <em>factory reset<\/em>, or its original state from when it was first purchased. This ensures that the new owner cannot access your personal information and account settings.<\/p>\n<p>Apple introduced an <strong>Activation Lock<\/strong> security feature that prevents users from resetting a device without an iCloud access. You will need to remove the <strong>Activation Lock<\/strong> before you can delete your data from your iPad.[\/vc_column_text][vc_accordion active_tab=&#8221;99&#8243; collapsible=&#8221;yes&#8221; style=&#8221;2&#8243; el_class=&#8221;.accordion-bmc&#8221;][vc_accordion_tab title=&#8221;A. How to remove Activation Lock from the device&#8221;]<div class=\"standard-number-list bullet-top\"><ul>\n<li>Open the<strong> Settings<\/strong> app.<\/li>\n<li>Tap your account at the top of the page.<\/li>\n<li>It is an option that has your <em>Apple account name<\/em> and picture.<\/li>\n<li>On the <strong>Apple ID<\/strong> page, scroll through the bottom of the menu and tap <strong>Sign Out.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Enter your <em>Apple ID password<\/em>, and tap <strong>Turn Off.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Tap<strong> Sign Out<\/strong> and then tap <strong>Sign out<\/strong> again to confirm.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>[\/vc_accordion_tab][vc_accordion_tab title=&#8221;B. To erase your personal information, data, and account settings:&#8221;]<div class=\"standard-number-list bullet-top\"><ul>\n<li>On <strong>Settings<\/strong>, tap <strong>General.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Tap <strong>Transfer or Reset iPad <\/strong>at the bottom of the page.<\/li>\n<li>Press <strong>Erase All Content<\/strong> and <strong>Settings<\/strong> from the menu.<\/li>\n<li>Input your <em>Apple ID<\/em> and <em>password <\/em>if asked.<\/li>\n<li>Tap <strong>Erase.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>[\/vc_accordion_tab][\/vc_accordion][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;vc_default&#8221; el_class=&#8221;.row-margin-fix&#8221; el_id=&#8221;section-4&#8243;][vc_column css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1614776261695{border-top-width: 1px !important;border-right-width: 1px !important;border-bottom-width: 1px !important;border-left-width: 1px !important;padding-top: 15px !important;padding-right: 15px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;padding-left: 15px !important;background-color: #ffffe3 !important;border-left-color: #ffd797 !important;border-left-style: solid !important;border-right-color: #ffd797 !important;border-right-style: solid !important;border-top-color: #ffd797 !important;border-top-style: solid !important;border-bottom-color: #ffd797 !important;border-bottom-style: solid !important;border-radius: 10px !important;}&#8221;][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;What to do if You&#8217;ve Already Given the iOS Device Away (Before Wiping Your Data)&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h2|font_size:24px|text_align:left&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221; el_class=&#8221;headsep-margin&#8221;]<div class=\"hr-thin style-line\" style=\"width: 100%;border-color: #ffd797;border-top-width: 1px;\"><\/div>[vc_column_text]It is ideal that you: (1) back up your files, (2) transfer data to your new iPad or tablet, and then (3) remove your personal information from your old device <strong>before selling or trading it in<\/strong>. But if you were unable to complete this process, you can still try the following options to secure your data:[\/vc_column_text]<div class=\"standard-number-list bullet-top\"><ul>\n<li>Request the new owner to erase all content and settings of the iPad.<\/li>\n<li>Sign in to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.icloud.com\/find\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">iCloud.com\/find<\/a> on a browser or the <strong>Find My<\/strong> app on another Apple device. Select the old device, and click <strong>Erase<\/strong>. Remove the gadget from your account after you erased its contents.<\/li>\n<li>Change your <em>Apple ID password<\/em> if you can&#8217;t follow either one of the previous methods.<\/li>\n<li>Changing your <em>Apple ID password<\/em> won&#8217;t erase any personal data on your old smartphone. 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The same rule applies when you sell an Apple Watch, old iPhone, iPod touch, Macbook Pro, and other old devices. It&#8217;s best to avoid damaging the device and the screen so that a new owner gets the most out of the item. But you can use the following checklist when cleaning the iPad.[\/vc_column_text]<div class=\"standard-arrow bullet-top\"><ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bankmycell.com\/blog\/how-to-remove-sim-card-from-ipad\">Remove the SIM card<\/a> using the original ejecting tool that came with your iPad box or a paper clip. Try pressing the ejector&#8217;s sharp end into the pinhole of the SIM tray so it pops out and remove the card.<\/li>\n<li>Remove any screen protectors, vehicle mounts, cases, or other accessories you used to customize your iPad.<\/li>\n<li>Wipe the screen gently with a soft microfibre cloth to remove dirt and oil residue. 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T-Mobile has an IMEI tool that can tell if your device is ready.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Verizon<\/strong> also requires an old iPad to be paid off and free from contractual obligations before it can be activated on a new account.<\/li>\n<li>Before you trade your <strong>Sprint<\/strong> iPad, make sure it&#8217;s been paid off and free of contractual obligations. You should deactivate your Sprint account as well before it can be used. Check the iPad&#8217;s IMEI using the network&#8217;s tool to ensure that it meets all requirements.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>[\/vc_accordion_tab][vc_accordion_tab title=&#8221;Take Pictures of Your Device&#8221;][vc_column_text]Before sending the iPad to the buyer, it is important to attain proof of its latest appearance. 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