"The ipad software update server could not be contacted. There is not enough memory available"

After I restored my old ipad to the new ipad 10, Apple locked me out of my old ipad (Yes, I remembered and correctly entered my PIN. This must be some glitch from **** which Apple should not have had). Anyway, the only option I had was to wipe the old ipad and restore it. No problem. Turns out it's a huge problem. As soon I tried to do that I got the message: "The ipad software update server could not be contacted. There is not enough memory available."


Now Apple has locked me out of my old ipad and left me no way to use it again. How do I get back into my old ipad? (Find my ipad is disabled.) Thank you!

iPad, iPadOS 15

Posted on Oct 31, 2022 6:35 PM

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Posted on Nov 2, 2022 4:40 PM

Hi,


If your iPad shows it is dsabled for security reasons, follow If you forgot your iPad passcode - Apple Support



"Step 3: Put your iPad in recovery mode

  1. Get ready by finding the button on your iPad that you'll need to hold in the next step:
    • iPad models that don't have a Home button use the top button.
    • iPad models that have a Home button use the Home button.

2. Press and hold the correct button for your iPad while immediately connecting your iPad to the computer. Don't let go of the button.

3. Keep holding the button until you see the recovery mode screen on your iPad, then let go."


"Step 4: Restore your iPad

  1. Locate your iPad in the Finder or in iTunes on the computer that it’s connected to. (Learn how to find your connected iPad.)
  2. Choose Restore when you see the option to Restore or Update. Your computer downloads software for your iPad and begins the restore process. If the download takes more than 15 minutes and your device exits the recovery mode screen, let the download finish, then turn off your iPad and start again.
  3. Wait for the process to finish. 
  4. Disconnect your iPad from the computer, then set up and use your iPad."


If when doing this, it continues to say theirs not enough memory, review the memory on your computer.


 

Take care.

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Nov 2, 2022 4:40 PM in response to applegoingdownhill

Hi,


If your iPad shows it is dsabled for security reasons, follow If you forgot your iPad passcode - Apple Support



"Step 3: Put your iPad in recovery mode

  1. Get ready by finding the button on your iPad that you'll need to hold in the next step:
    • iPad models that don't have a Home button use the top button.
    • iPad models that have a Home button use the Home button.

2. Press and hold the correct button for your iPad while immediately connecting your iPad to the computer. Don't let go of the button.

3. Keep holding the button until you see the recovery mode screen on your iPad, then let go."


"Step 4: Restore your iPad

  1. Locate your iPad in the Finder or in iTunes on the computer that it’s connected to. (Learn how to find your connected iPad.)
  2. Choose Restore when you see the option to Restore or Update. Your computer downloads software for your iPad and begins the restore process. If the download takes more than 15 minutes and your device exits the recovery mode screen, let the download finish, then turn off your iPad and start again.
  3. Wait for the process to finish. 
  4. Disconnect your iPad from the computer, then set up and use your iPad."


If when doing this, it continues to say theirs not enough memory, review the memory on your computer.


 

Take care.

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