how can I change a password when I don't remember the old one?
I have had to restore my old ipad2 but can't remember the setting up password. What can I do?
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I have had to restore my old ipad2 but can't remember the setting up password. What can I do?
Hello,
Unfortunately you must now fully restore your iPad to factory settings.
Please refer to the following Apple Support documents.
If you can't update or restore your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support
Hello,
Unfortunately you must now fully restore your iPad to factory settings.
Please refer to the following Apple Support documents.
If you can't update or restore your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support
If your device is Activation Locked, this help page will provide most of the information that you’ll need:
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201365
If you have forgotten your AppleID or associated password, these can be recovered here:
To recover your credentials, you’ll need access to one of the following:
Unless you AppleID account has not been fully/correctly configured, or has been seriously neglected, recovery of the AppleID and password should not be difficult.
More information about recovery of your AppleID:
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201354
More information about recovery of your AppleID password:
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201487
When you recover access to your credentials, you would be well advised to log-in to your AppleID account from a web browser - and verify/update any email addresses and trusted telephone numbers:
how can I change a password when I don't remember the old one?