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iPad is disabled

I had forgotten my password and tried to sign into iPad several times and my

“iPad is Disabled” connect to iTunes.

my problem is I cannot connect to iTunes to disable my iPad.

please let me know what I need to do.

thank you

Mary

iPad mini, iOS 9

Posted on Sep 12, 2020 8:53 AM

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Posted on Sep 12, 2020 8:58 AM

If you have a computer running the latest version of iTunes, or a Mac running iTunes or Finder (dependong on the macOS version) you should be able to connect your device to re-gain access to that disabled iPad.

But you must to perform specific gestures while connecting your iPad, as per these instructions:--> If you forgot the passcode on your iPad, or your iPad is disabled


If you do not have a computer, borrow one from your friends, or ask for help at an Apple Store or Authorized Service Provider

Regards

Giulio


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Sep 12, 2020 8:58 AM in response to Maczerk

If you have a computer running the latest version of iTunes, or a Mac running iTunes or Finder (dependong on the macOS version) you should be able to connect your device to re-gain access to that disabled iPad.

But you must to perform specific gestures while connecting your iPad, as per these instructions:--> If you forgot the passcode on your iPad, or your iPad is disabled


If you do not have a computer, borrow one from your friends, or ask for help at an Apple Store or Authorized Service Provider

Regards

Giulio


Sep 12, 2020 8:58 AM in response to Maczerk

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

If you’ve forgotten the passcode on your iPad, or your iPad is disabled – Apple Support


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). If your iPad is not recognised by your PC/Mac, this support page may be helpful with troubleshooting the problem:

If your computer doesn't recognize your iPhone, iPad, or iPod - Apple Support


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:

If you forgot your Apple ID - Apple Support


More information about recovery of your AppleID password:

If you forgot your Apple ID password - Apple Support


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

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