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ipad passcode

I have a new ipad and i have forgotten my passcode to it. i have been locked out many times


iPad, iPadOS 16

Posted on Apr 27, 2023 7:35 AM

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Posted on Apr 27, 2023 7:37 AM

Hello,


For a disabled iPad, or one for which you have forgotten the passcode, refer to this document for various methods you can use to resolve this depending upon your equipment specifications: If you see an iPhone or iPad unavailable message or Security Lockout screen - Apple Support


You will need to use the method in this support article: If you forgot your iPad passcode - Apple Support if:

• you do not have a device that's using iOS 15.2 or iPadOS 15.2 or later.

• your device is not connected to a cellular or Wi-Fi network (if you restart your device when you see "Security Lockout" on the Lock Screen, you won't be able to reconnect to a Wi-Fi network until your device is unlocked. Cellular devices will reconnect to a cellular network if you have active service).

• you do not have your Apple ID and password that you used to set up your device.


These models, if using iPadOS 15.2 or later, do not require a computer:

iPad Air2, iPad mini4 (if updated)

iPad Pro

iPad Air 3rd generation and later

iPad (5th generation and later)

iPad mini (5th generation and later)


Here are resources if you are prompted for your username and password and have forgotten them:

If you forgot your Apple ID email address or phone number - Apple Support Note that typically this is an email address you use.

If you forgot your Apple ID password - Apple Support


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Apr 27, 2023 7:37 AM in response to mre5825

Hello,


For a disabled iPad, or one for which you have forgotten the passcode, refer to this document for various methods you can use to resolve this depending upon your equipment specifications: If you see an iPhone or iPad unavailable message or Security Lockout screen - Apple Support


You will need to use the method in this support article: If you forgot your iPad passcode - Apple Support if:

• you do not have a device that's using iOS 15.2 or iPadOS 15.2 or later.

• your device is not connected to a cellular or Wi-Fi network (if you restart your device when you see "Security Lockout" on the Lock Screen, you won't be able to reconnect to a Wi-Fi network until your device is unlocked. Cellular devices will reconnect to a cellular network if you have active service).

• you do not have your Apple ID and password that you used to set up your device.


These models, if using iPadOS 15.2 or later, do not require a computer:

iPad Air2, iPad mini4 (if updated)

iPad Pro

iPad Air 3rd generation and later

iPad (5th generation and later)

iPad mini (5th generation and later)


Here are resources if you are prompted for your username and password and have forgotten them:

If you forgot your Apple ID email address or phone number - Apple Support Note that typically this is an email address you use.

If you forgot your Apple ID password - Apple Support


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