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Bought new iPad but it’s disabled because I forgot my passcode. How can I reset without a computer?

Need to reset iPad, forgot passcode & it’s disabled. Can I reset without access to a computer?


Posted on Jan 4, 2022 10:55 PM

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Posted on Jan 4, 2022 11:03 PM

If the iPad was running iOS 15.2 you'll see an option on the Lock Screen to Erase iPad. Do that.


If your iPad was running iOS 15.1 or earlier, you'll need to connect it to a computer to reset it.

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Bought new iPad but it’s disabled because I forgot my passcode. How can I reset without a computer?

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