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kids forgot passcode on iPad?

Is there any way to retrieve a passcode on a child's iPad? Would like to retrieve the passcode w/o removing all data. Kids don't have an Apple ID (no email account). Thx

Posted on May 30, 2021 11:57 AM

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Posted on May 30, 2021 12:13 PM

The kids need their own Apple IDs, and no; there’s no means to retrieve the passcode.


The passcode that’s been forgotten is the data encryption and data decryption key for the contents of the iPad; for the data.


You’ll need to reset this iPad.


If there are backups to iCloud, or to a local Mac or Windows system, the iPad data can be restored.


I’m inferring that there might be no backups here too, which is another concern if the data has value.


More info…


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


Tap or click > Family Sharing and Apple ID for your child - Apple Support


Tap or click > How to back up your iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch - Apple Support

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May 30, 2021 12:13 PM in response to jackewillis

The kids need their own Apple IDs, and no; there’s no means to retrieve the passcode.


The passcode that’s been forgotten is the data encryption and data decryption key for the contents of the iPad; for the data.


You’ll need to reset this iPad.


If there are backups to iCloud, or to a local Mac or Windows system, the iPad data can be restored.


I’m inferring that there might be no backups here too, which is another concern if the data has value.


More info…


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


Tap or click > Family Sharing and Apple ID for your child - Apple Support


Tap or click > How to back up your iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch - Apple Support

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