Unblocking an Ipad

How do I unblock my iPad without iTunes and also without a computer? (If there's a way to unblock on a Chromebook please say so)

iPad, iPadOS 14

Posted on Mar 5, 2021 11:49 AM

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Posted on Mar 5, 2021 2:53 PM

If your iPad is disabled, or you have forgotten your iPad passcode, you have no alternative other than 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). Use of a PC or Mac is unavoidable; a Chromebook cannot be used. If you don’t have a suitable computer of your own, that of a helpful friend or family member will suffice. Alternatively the technicians at your local Apple Store or Apple Authorised Service Provider (AASP) will be able to assist.


You may 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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Mar 5, 2021 2:53 PM in response to poopygorl

If your iPad is disabled, or you have forgotten your iPad passcode, you have no alternative other than 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). Use of a PC or Mac is unavoidable; a Chromebook cannot be used. If you don’t have a suitable computer of your own, that of a helpful friend or family member will suffice. Alternatively the technicians at your local Apple Store or Apple Authorised Service Provider (AASP) will be able to assist.


You may 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

Mar 5, 2021 1:19 PM in response to poopygorl

I am assuming you are trying to restore the device. The process requires a computer and I doubt that a chromebook will do it. If not, perhaps a friend could help or you can make an appointment at the nearest Apple Store for assistance. Instructions here...

If you forgot the passcode on your iPad, or your iPad is disabled - Apple Support

Appointment here...

Apple Store - Find a Store - Apple

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