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Used ipad - how to change the itunes sync account

  • 06-02-2014 10:35AM
    #1
    caycro
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 261 ✭✭


    I have recently bought a used ipad (2nd gen) and in the setting area the previous owner's itunes computer is set as the sync option and it doesn't allow it to be changed. Can anyone tell me how I change this ? Also, I have an itunes store icon and an app store icon - do I need to reinstall itunes too? Thanks
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  • #2
    dr.kenneth noisewater
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,855 ✭✭✭dr.kenneth noisewater


    caycro wrote: »
    I have recently bought a used ipad (2nd gen) and in the setting area the previous owner's itunes computer is set as the sync option and it doesn't allow it to be changed. Can anyone tell me how I change this ? Also, I have an itunes store icon and an app store icon - do I need to reinstall itunes too? Thanks

    Handiest thing is probably to restore the iPad to its factory default which leaves it the same as i came out of the box. You can then set it up to use your iTunes and settings. The below links may help.

    http://support.apple.com/kb/HT5661

    http://ipad.about.com/od/iPad_Guide/ss/How-To-Restore-An-iPad-To-Factory-Default.htm


  • #3
    caycro
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 261 ✭✭caycro


    I contacted the previous owner and he said he did that before selling it to me ... but it appears that this didn't reset the sync account (bizarre I know). Is there a way of doing it without a full restore ? Thanks


  • #4
    guil
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2, Paid Member Posts: 10,671 ✭✭✭✭guil


    caycro wrote: »
    I have recently bought a used ipad (2nd gen) and in the setting area the previous owner's itunes computer is set as the sync option and it doesn't allow it to be changed. Can anyone tell me how I change this ? Also, I have an itunes store icon and an app store icon - do I need to reinstall itunes too? Thanks
    What setting are you talking about, can you screenshot it?


  • #5
    caycro
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 261 ✭✭caycro


    Sorry, I can't screen shot it, hope this explains the situation - appreciate the assistance.

    It is found under : Settings > General > iTunes Wi-Fi Sync

    When I go into the sync it says

    To enable Wi-Fi syncing with iTunes, connect to iTunes on your computer using a cable and click 'Sync with this iPad over Wi-Fi', below I have a greyed out 'Sync Now' button. Below it it says "Sync will resume when 'xx's MacBook Pro" is available and underneath in black is xx's MacBook Pro


  • #6
    guil
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2, Paid Member Posts: 10,671 ✭✭✭✭guil


    Ah I see. That just for wifi sync. Connect it to your computer and click on the iPad in iTunes. Scroll down a bit and you will see the box to click to enable wifi syncing. Click apply and it's done. None of this will stop you syncing with the cable though.


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  • #7
    whiterebel
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 15,553 ✭✭✭✭whiterebel


    caycro wrote: »
    I contacted the previous owner and he said he did that before selling it to me ... but it appears that this didn't reset the sync account (bizarre I know). Is there a way of doing it without a full restore ? Thanks

    By the sounds of it the previous owner restored it, but using a backup. Just do a full restore


  • #8
    Piliger
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,741 ✭✭✭Piliger


    Don't restore.

    Set it up as a new iPhone.


  • #9
    guil
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2, Paid Member Posts: 10,671 ✭✭✭✭guil


    Piliger wrote: »
    Don't restore.

    Set it up as a new iPhone.
    To get that option you have to click restore if you are using iTunes


  • #10
    CathalDublin
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,176 ✭✭✭CathalDublin


    dr.kenneth noisewater wrote: »
    Handiest thing is probably to restore the iPad to its factory default which leaves it the same as i came out of the box. You can then set it up to use your iTunes and settings. The below links may help.

    http://support.apple.com/kb/HT5661

    http://ipad.about.com/od/iPad_Guide/ss/How-To-Restore-An-iPad-To-Factory-Default.htm

    With ios7 when you do this you cannot activate the iPad/iPhone/etc unless the original owner has removed the device from their iCloud account


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