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Locked out of iPad

Locked out of iPad

I have a very old iPad in excellent condition I have been locked out for quite some time I just want my photos and then I will swipe it

Thank you

iPad 2

Posted on Nov 12, 2021 4:09 AM

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Posted on Nov 12, 2021 4:35 AM

If you forgot the passcode, see this for help. You will need a computer for this.

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


If the iPad is activation locked, see this for help.

How to remove Activation Lock - Apple Support

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Nov 12, 2021 7:36 AM in response to Baybreeze6511

Expanding upon Demo’s comments…


While your iPad is locked, all locally stored data is encrypted. If disabled, all locally stored data is now permanently beyond reach; when disabled, recovery of data is completely dependent upon a pre-existing iCloud or iTunes backup.


If you don’t already have a backup, you data/photos have been lost.


An iPad passcode cannot be recovered, reset or modified from another device. 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).

Download and use iTunes for Windows – Apple Support

Update to the latest version of iTunes – Apple Support


Use of a PC or Mac is unavoidable. If you don’t have access to a suitable computer of your own, that of a helpful friend or family member will suffice. Alternatively, the technicians at the Genius Bar of your local Apple Store will be delighted to assist.


You may also 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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