How to Permanently Delete Data from iPad?

This KB guides you to perform permanent data erasure on iPad using BitRaser Mobile Eraser software. The application runs on all iOS devices be it iPad, iPad Pro, iPad Air, & iPad mini (all generations).The software can completely wipe data from iPad beyond the scope of recovery. It also gives an option to perform diagnostics tests on the iOS device.

BitRaser Mobile Eraser & Diagnostics application is available in 3 variants including Linux, Mac, and Windows. In this KB we will learn how to wipe iPad on a Windows/Mac machine.

Stages to Securely Wipe iPad Using BitRaser Mobile Eraser
Please follow these stages to start wiping your iPad in less than 15 minutes.
System Requirements
Device to Wipe: iPad
Desktop/Laptop: To connect iPad for wiping
Operating System: Windows 11/10/8.1/8/7, macOS High Sierra (10.13) and above
Internet: Wifi/Ethernet

Stage 1:

• Click on the application download link received in your email post purchase using the login credentials. You can also download the setup file by accessing support section in your Cloud Console.
• Once the ‘BitRaser Mobile Eraser and Diagnostics (Win/Mac)’ is downloaded on your machine, a new window will prompt with the option to Save or Open with Browser. Select the desired option and press OK.
• Start the BitRaser Mobile Eraser & Diagnostics installer application. Click ‘Next’ to install the software.

  

• Once done, select ‘Launch BitRaser Mobile Eraser & Diagnostics’ check-box to start the application and click on ‘Finish’ button to close the wizard.

  

Stage 2:

• Post launch, application window will pop up. Fill in the UserID and password to connect to BitRaser cloud in order to get erasure licenses and initiate mobile erasure process. Click ‘OK’ to proceed.

  

• Plug the iPad with a USB cable to your Windows, or Mac machine. ‘Trust this Computer’ message will be prompted on your iPad. Click ‘Trust’.

Stage 3:

• The software interface will list out all the iPad devices plugged to the computer.

  Tip: BitRaser software allows simultaneous erasure of up to 40 devices using Linux variant, up to 20 devices using Mac variant and up to 10 devices using windows variant.

  

•  Now, select the desired erasure method from the dropdown menu on your computer screen. Click ‘Start’ to begin erasure.
• Approve the final confirmation and start data wiping on the selected iPad.

  

• The interface will display Completed message as the final status once the desired devices are successfully erased.

  

  A digitally signed eraser report will automatically save in your BitRaser Cloud account once the procedure complete. Feel free to review it by clicking on the 'Report' tab.

  

We hope this article has helped you in securely wiping your iPad.

Important Note: Stellar periodically releases updates for BitRaser Mobile Eraser & Diagnostics software. New upgrades offer advanced functionality, feature, service, or information and boosts your software performance. The latest software is available under the support section in cloud console.