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disabled ipad

How do I restore a disabled ipad with a Windows PC? I have attempted to follow several tutorials but the device when plugged in is not visible to my computer.

Posted on Sep 28, 2021 3:37 PM

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Posted on Sep 28, 2021 3:39 PM

If your device is disabled or you forgot your passcode, you will need to erase your device


Follow the steps in this article:

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


And possibly this:

If your computer doesn't recognize your iPhone, iPad, or iPod - Apple Support


If you have a backup you can restore it from that

Restore your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch from a backup - Apple Support


Good luck!

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Sep 28, 2021 3:39 PM in response to hhjb

If your device is disabled or you forgot your passcode, you will need to erase your device


Follow the steps in this article:

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


And possibly this:

If your computer doesn't recognize your iPhone, iPad, or iPod - Apple Support


If you have a backup you can restore it from that

Restore your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch from a backup - Apple Support


Good luck!

disabled ipad

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