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To reset your Apple iPad A2696 to factory settings and remove the iCloud account, follow these instructions carefully. Note that this process will erase all data on the device. Ensure you back up any important data before proceeding. ### Step-by-Step Guide to Reset and Remove iCloud Account #### 1. Back Up Your Data (Optional) Before proceeding, you may want to back up your data. You can back up your iPad using iCloud or iTunes/Finder. - **iCloud Backup**: - Go to **Settings** > **[Your Name]** > **iCloud** > **iCloud Backup**. - Tap **Back Up Now**. - **iTunes/Finder Backup**: - Connect your iPad to your computer. - Open iTunes (on Windows/macOS Mojave and earlier) or Finder (on macOS Catalina and later). - Select your device and click **Back Up Now**. #### 2. Sign Out of iCloud You must sign out of your iCloud account to remove the activation lock. - Go to **Settings** > **[Your Name]** > **Sign Out**. - Enter your Apple ID password if prompted and select **Turn Off**. - Choose the data you want to keep on your iPad (optional) and tap **Sign Out** again. #### 3. Factory Reset Your iPad You can reset your iPad directly from the settings. - **Via Settings**: 1. Go to **Settings** > **General** > **Transfer or Reset iPad**. 2. Tap **Erase All Content and Settings**. 3. If prompted, enter your device passcode. 4. Confirm that you want to erase the device by tapping **Erase**. - **Using iTunes/Finder** (if the iPad is unresponsive): 1. Connect your iPad to your computer. 2. Open iTunes (or Finder). 3. Select your device and click on **Restore iPad**. 4. Confirm your choice to restore and erase. #### 4. Completing the Reset Once the reset process is complete, your iPad will restart and display the initial setup screen. You can now set up the iPad as new or restore it from a backup if desired. ### Additional Notes - If you cannot sign out of iCloud because you do not know the password, you will need to recover your Apple ID via [Apple's Account Recovery](https://iforgot.apple.com). - If the device is still linked to an Apple ID and cannot be erased, you may need to contact Apple Support for assistance. ### Useful Links - [Apple Support - How to Erase Your iPad](https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201365) - [Apple Support - Manage or remove your Apple ID on your devices](https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT202202) - [Apple ID Account Recovery](https://iforgot.apple.com) Make sure to follow the steps carefully, especially when it comes to managing your Apple ID and iCloud account.