Wiping the data from your tablet before sending it to your buyer is not a requirement, but it is recommended practice in the reCommerce market. Scroll through the list below to find simple data-wiping instructions for your particular tablet.
iPad
- Make sure you back up your iPad, then click Settings
- Click 'General'
- Scroll down and click 'Reset'
- Select 'Erase All Content and Settings'. You may need to enter your password, then you'll see a message stating "This will delete all media and data, and reset all settings".
- Select 'Erase' when you're ready to wipe
Motorola Xoom
- Open the Applications Tray at the top of the device
- Touch 'Settings'
- Select 'Backup & Reset'
- Click 'Factory Data Reset'
- Select 'Reset Tablet'
Kindle
- Press the 'Menu' button
- Click 'Settings'
- Scroll down and click 'Registration'
- Select 'Deregister Your Kindle' to erase all the data
Kindle Fire
- Your kindle must be at least 40% charged. Click on the icon at the top right corner.
- Select 'More'
- Select 'Device'
- Click 'Reset to Factory Defaults'
- Click 'Erase Everything' when you are ready to wipe
Nook Tablet
- Click the 'n' button in the bottom center of the tablet frame
- Touch 'Settings'
- Select 'Device Info'
- Select 'Erase and Deregister Device'
- When you're ready to wipe, touch 'Erase and Deregister Device'
- Click 'Reset Nook' to confirm
Samsung Galaxy Tab
- Open the Applications Tray
- Click 'Settings'
- Select 'Privacy'
- Select 'Factory Data Reset'
- Touch 'Reset Tablet' when you are ready to wipe
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