I forgot my iPad passcode
I can’t get my iPad unlocked, I forgot the pass code
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I can’t get my iPad unlocked, I forgot the pass code
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lapeta Said:
"Ipad: I can’t get my iPad unlocked, I forgot the pass code"
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Troubleshooting a Locked iPad:
Hold It Right There!:
Enter the passcode incorrectly too many times, and you'd likely be locked out for good. So, hold it right there, and refer to this link: If you Forgot the Passcode on your iPad, or your iPad is Disabled - Apple Support. It would be the one you've always entered. If you do not know it, then look for it in a location you may have stored it in.
If locked out...
Have any Proof of Purchase?
Unless you have the original packaging and receipt, you may be out of luck. If you do have it, however, then take this to an Apple Store, or an AASP (Apple Authorized Service Provider)! and they may be able to restore it. The reason for this blockage is all about Security & Privacy.
lapeta Said:
"Ipad: I can’t get my iPad unlocked, I forgot the pass code"
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Troubleshooting a Locked iPad:
Hold It Right There!:
Enter the passcode incorrectly too many times, and you'd likely be locked out for good. So, hold it right there, and refer to this link: If you Forgot the Passcode on your iPad, or your iPad is Disabled - Apple Support. It would be the one you've always entered. If you do not know it, then look for it in a location you may have stored it in.
If locked out...
Have any Proof of Purchase?
Unless you have the original packaging and receipt, you may be out of luck. If you do have it, however, then take this to an Apple Store, or an AASP (Apple Authorized Service Provider)! and they may be able to restore it. The reason for this blockage is all about Security & Privacy.
Tap the link below.
If you forgot your iPad passcode - Apple Support
You will need to have access to a full computer, like a Mac or Windows PC, try either using the Finder on a Mac that has the newest macOS Catalina, or later macOS, installed OR with an older Mac with an older Mac OS, download and install the latest iTunes version ( or latest iTunes for Windows PC ), make sure the Mac or Windows PC is connected to the Internet, connect your iPad by the USB charge cable to the computer and let the iTunes application reset and restore a previous data backup to this iPad.
If you have NO data backups of this iPad, previous to this issue, then all of the data on this iPad will be gone forever.
Make sure your iPad is, at least, charged to 50% or greater to attempt this.
If NO access to a Mac or Windows computer, you will have to seek help from a good friend or family member, with a full Mac or Windows PC, to help you out
OR
Search online to locate and call contact your nearest, “local” Apple Store location to try/attempt to make an appointment to get your Apple iPad upgraded/updated to its latest iPadOS 15 version.
Apple Store employees will be glad to help/assist you.
Best of Luck to You!
I forgot my iPad passcode