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iPad disabled for 26k minutes aka 45 years!

Hello guys,

After a long time, I tried to use my old iPad again for my kids' e-learning. I plugged in, charged and then I saw on the screen: "iPad disabled. Try again 26xxx minutes" (see attached picture)

Given that my kids can't wait the equivalent of 45 years :-) what should I do to put it back to work?


iPad 2, iOS 8

Posted on Mar 30, 2020 1:17 AM

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Posted on Mar 30, 2020 1:26 AM

If your iPad is disabled, you’ll need to follow this process to “restore” the iPad:

https://support.apple.com/en-gb/HT204306

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iPad disabled for 26k minutes aka 45 years!

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