Looks like no one’s replied in a while. To start the conversation again, simply ask a new question.

How do you reset an iPad

How do you reset an iPad if you don't know the AppleID and Password? My mother has an iPad and doesn't know her AppleID or password. I want to reset the iPad and then repurpose it.

Posted on Mar 17, 2021 2:10 PM

Reply
Question marked as Top-ranking reply

Posted on Mar 17, 2021 2:16 PM

Your best bet is to help her recover the information she needs:


Click on this link to read what to do "If you forgot your Apple ID" --> https://support.apple.com/HT201354


Click on this link to read what to do "If you forgot your Apple ID password" --> https://support.apple.com/HT201487


or go directly to this link --> http://iforgot.apple.com/


Also read about "What to do after [or before] you change your Apple ID email address or password" - https://support.apple.com/HT204071


If you still need help:

Contact Apple for help with Apple ID account security "This article provides country-specific Apple Support contact information for customers seeking help with their Apple ID password or other security-related issues."

https://support.apple.com/HT204169


Otherwise:

- Apple can remove a lock if a person can provide sufficient evidence of valid ownership. Do this online here --> https://al-support.apple.com/#/additional-support Apple says, "Proof of ownership documentation is required," but does not state what constitutes proof. Prior to this new online service Apple typically required the original receipt issued by an Apple Authorized dealer and documented provenance (so typically it would be the original owner who does this, or a descendant with legal proof of ownership).


1 reply
Question marked as Top-ranking reply

Mar 17, 2021 2:16 PM in response to Volklguy

Your best bet is to help her recover the information she needs:


Click on this link to read what to do "If you forgot your Apple ID" --> https://support.apple.com/HT201354


Click on this link to read what to do "If you forgot your Apple ID password" --> https://support.apple.com/HT201487


or go directly to this link --> http://iforgot.apple.com/


Also read about "What to do after [or before] you change your Apple ID email address or password" - https://support.apple.com/HT204071


If you still need help:

Contact Apple for help with Apple ID account security "This article provides country-specific Apple Support contact information for customers seeking help with their Apple ID password or other security-related issues."

https://support.apple.com/HT204169


Otherwise:

- Apple can remove a lock if a person can provide sufficient evidence of valid ownership. Do this online here --> https://al-support.apple.com/#/additional-support Apple says, "Proof of ownership documentation is required," but does not state what constitutes proof. Prior to this new online service Apple typically required the original receipt issued by an Apple Authorized dealer and documented provenance (so typically it would be the original owner who does this, or a descendant with legal proof of ownership).


How do you reset an iPad

Welcome to Apple Support Community
A forum where Apple customers help each other with their products. Get started with your Apple Account.