I got this iPad from a friend. I was going to reset to factory settings, but his password didn't work. So, now it just reads "iPad disabled". And every time I try his password, the machine shuts me out for a period of time.....which gets extended the more I try. It's rather early in the iPad series. Model A1416. How to I restore to factory setting without knowing the proper 4-digit pass-code? I know there's a way, bu I just can't find the correct instruction. Can anybody help?
Do as instructed below except bypass the restoring a backup part and set it up with your settings instead.
Unfortunately if you have a forgotten/unknown device passcode, or have a disabled device, you have no option but to erase the device. However, you can eventually restore the data and settings from a backup you made before the device was disabled. You must have a computer to use the method below. If you don't have a computer, borrow one from a friend, or go to an Apple Retail Store or Apple Authorized Service Provider. You can also use a PC with iTunes. You will likely also need your Apple ID and password. All Apple mobile devices follow the same general procedure but the link below and other links off it provide model-specific instructions:
'If you forgot the passcode on your iPad, or your iPad is disabled', click here -->
1. With the device disconnected from a computer use the model-specific instructions in the links above to shut down the device.
2. Connect it to a computer with Finder or iTunes (Mojave or earlier, or PC).
3. Restart into recovery mode (black screen with a cable indicating attach to computer).
4. When prompted, click "Restore" to erase data & settings, and update system software. May take some time.
5. Set up your device ( https://support.apple.com/kb/HT202033 ). Partway through you are offered the opportunity to restore your data and settings from a backup, or you can do this at a later stage ( https://support.apple.com/HT204184 ). Even if you have no backup, if you were using some iCloud services to sync items such as Contacts or Photos those may reappear once you sign back into your iCloud account --> Set up iCloud on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - https://support.apple.com/HT208681
Do as instructed below except bypass the restoring a backup part and set it up with your settings instead.
Unfortunately if you have a forgotten/unknown device passcode, or have a disabled device, you have no option but to erase the device. However, you can eventually restore the data and settings from a backup you made before the device was disabled. You must have a computer to use the method below. If you don't have a computer, borrow one from a friend, or go to an Apple Retail Store or Apple Authorized Service Provider. You can also use a PC with iTunes. You will likely also need your Apple ID and password. All Apple mobile devices follow the same general procedure but the link below and other links off it provide model-specific instructions:
'If you forgot the passcode on your iPad, or your iPad is disabled', click here -->
1. With the device disconnected from a computer use the model-specific instructions in the links above to shut down the device.
2. Connect it to a computer with Finder or iTunes (Mojave or earlier, or PC).
3. Restart into recovery mode (black screen with a cable indicating attach to computer).
4. When prompted, click "Restore" to erase data & settings, and update system software. May take some time.
5. Set up your device ( https://support.apple.com/kb/HT202033 ). Partway through you are offered the opportunity to restore your data and settings from a backup, or you can do this at a later stage ( https://support.apple.com/HT204184 ). Even if you have no backup, if you were using some iCloud services to sync items such as Contacts or Photos those may reappear once you sign back into your iCloud account --> Set up iCloud on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - https://support.apple.com/HT208681
Click here and follow the instructions. Restoring the iPad requires plugging it into a computer with iTunes installed, or a Mac running Catalina or newer.
