iPad reset issue
I have an iPad for which I have forgotten the passcode. It is disabled and I have tried several times to restore it through iTunes but it keeps timing out. How can I get it working again to reset the passcode?
iPad, iPadOS 13
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I have an iPad for which I have forgotten the passcode. It is disabled and I have tried several times to restore it through iTunes but it keeps timing out. How can I get it working again to reset the passcode?
iPad, iPadOS 13
If your computer is on a reliable network, and the reset sequence doesn’t work:
If you forgot the passcode on your iPad, or your iPad is disabled - Apple Support
then have a chat with the people at Apple support about options and alternatives.
Use the Contact Support link in the upper right.
If your computer is on a reliable network, and the reset sequence doesn’t work:
If you forgot the passcode on your iPad, or your iPad is disabled - Apple Support
then have a chat with the people at Apple support about options and alternatives.
Use the Contact Support link in the upper right.
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).
You’ll also need your AppleID and associated password. If these have also been forgotten, they 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:
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:
iPad reset issue