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Disabled iPad

I forgot my passcode on my iPad mini 2. Thus I have been locked out for over a month. The message shows “Disabled”. Anyone know how to access my iPad?

iPad mini, iOS 12

Posted on Jul 10, 2019 12:23 AM

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Posted on Jul 10, 2019 2:03 AM

Hello jfronstarkvegas! Not to worry! There is a way to enable it again!


Tutorial

1) Disconnect all cables from your device.

2) Hold down the Sleep/Wake button, then "slide to power off" to turn off your device.

3) Press and hold the Home button and plug the device into your computer.

4) Continue holding the Home button until you see the Connect to iTunes screen.

5) Restore iPad Via previous backup

Your iPad will be enabled again!

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Jul 10, 2019 2:03 AM in response to jfromstarkvegas

Hello jfronstarkvegas! Not to worry! There is a way to enable it again!


Tutorial

1) Disconnect all cables from your device.

2) Hold down the Sleep/Wake button, then "slide to power off" to turn off your device.

3) Press and hold the Home button and plug the device into your computer.

4) Continue holding the Home button until you see the Connect to iTunes screen.

5) Restore iPad Via previous backup

Your iPad will be enabled again!

Disabled iPad

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