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How to reset the passcode which I have forgotten

Forgot the passcode of my ipad. how to reset the passcode

iPad, iOS 10

Posted on Jul 11, 2020 8:59 AM

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Posted on Jul 11, 2020 9:02 AM

You cannot reset the passcode if you forgot it. It wouldn't be a very secure anti-system if you could.


You have to erase your iPad using your home computer with iTunes. Follow the directions in this link --> If you forgot the passcode on your iPad, or your iPad is disabled - Apple Support

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Jul 11, 2020 9:32 AM in response to shwetajsr

If your iPad is disabled, or you have forgotten your iPad passcode, you’ll need to follow this process:

https://support.apple.com/en-gb/HT211078


You’ll need access to either a PC (with iTunes installed) or a Mac (with iTunes or Finder - as appropriate for the installed version of MacOS). Use of either a PC or Mac computer is unavoidable, although the computer does not have to be yours - that of a willing friend or family member will suffice. Alternatively, you can visit the Genius Bar at an Apple Store in they have reopened in your region.


You’ll also need your AppleID and associated password. If these have also been forgotten, they can be recovered here:

https://iforgot.apple.com


To recover your credentials, you’ll need access to one of the following:

  • Your primary email address mailbox that corresponds with your AppleID
  • Any of the secondary/recovery email addresses that should be configured for your AppleID account
  • Any of the trusted telephone numbers (fixed line or Cellular/Mobile) that are associated with your AppleID


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:

https://appleid.apple.com


If the device is Activation Locked, these support pages outline the only mechanisms by which it can be turned off:

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201365

https://support.apple.com/en-gb/HT201441

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