Hi, I am looking to purchase the 10th gen iPad for my disabled daughter. I need to know if there is just a swipe up unlock option. She won't be able to use the passcode or the Touch ID to unlock it. Can I disable both the Touch ID and the passcode and just touch and swipe up to wake?
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Just wanted to update this post, in case anyone else has a similar issue.
I can confirm, as we are currently using it, that you CAN use only the swipe up motion to open and the 10th gen ipad. There is no requirement to use the fingerprint or the passcode option. The iPad stays unlocked and only needs to be woken by a tap and a swipe up.
Just wanted to update this post, in case anyone else has a similar issue.
I can confirm, as we are currently using it, that you CAN use only the swipe up motion to open and the 10th gen ipad. There is no requirement to use the fingerprint or the passcode option. The iPad stays unlocked and only needs to be woken by a tap and a swipe up.
If you need the iPad to be locked with a passcode you can find a good used condition iPad pro with Face ID for a cheaper price if you dom’t need to lock your daughter’s iPad with a passcode swiping up with automatically bring the device to it’s Home Screen (or app that was open before iPad was sent to sleep mode)
If the iPad has a Touch ID button, there will be NO option to "swipe up" to unlock it. Only Touch ID can be used on Touch ID devices.
Swipe to unlock is only available on devices with NO Touch ID / Home button.
If required, you can always disable the passcode and unlock the device by simply clicking the Touch ID / Home button or clicking the Sleep/Wake (power) button...again, swipe to unlock will NOT be available.
If your budget will stretch, perhaps consider an iPad Pro. All current models pf iPad Pro feature FaceID - not TouchID. Once authenticated with FaceID, your Daughter can simply swipe with a finger - resolving your issue.
Hi SergZak, I know this is a little late but it is possible to use swipe up to unlock swipe to unlock IS available. Not trying to mock you I’m just letting you know so that for later.
I bought a tenth generation iPad and used the fingerprint device to unlock unfortunately it will now not recognize my fingerprint and is locked up. I have not been able to use it for months. Please tell me how to restart it and enable the fingerprint device. I will prefer to use a code to unlock it? Thanks in advance
I have a 10 generation iPad and somehow it locked on me and I can’t swipe it or anything. I can hit the top button to turn it on, but it won’t let me put the passcode in. It won’t even let me take the bar and shut it off it’s just stuck.
Minder52 wrote:
I have a 10 generation iPad and somehow it locked on me and I can’t swipe it or anything. I can hit the top button to turn it on, but it won’t let me put the passcode in. It won’t even let me take the bar and shut it off it’s just stuck.
If your iPad is unresponsive to input, perform a forced-restart of your iPad - as this will often clear an isolated software issue:
Force restart iPad (models with Face ID or with Touch ID in the top button)
If your iPad doesn’t have the Home button, do the following:
Force restart iPad (models with the Home button)
Press and hold the top button and the Home button at the same time. When the Apple logo appears, release both buttons.
CynSinder007 wrote:
Does the forced restart process work if there is “IPad Unavailable” message? Is this the same process to initiate the recovery mode when a password is forgotten?
An iPad will be disabled or indicate that it is unavailable if an incorrect Passcode is entered too many times.
A forgotten or unknown iPhone/iPad passcode cannot be recovered - and neither can it be reset or modified from another device. If you see a waiting period you can wait and try again to input the correct Passcode; otherwise, the iPad must be restored.
You may find this support page to be helpful:
If you see an iPhone or iPad unavailable message or Security Lockout screen - Apple Support
iPadOS 17 or later with a forgotten Passcode
If you have changed your passcode in iOS/iPadOS 17 and later - and have since forgotten the new Passcode - you may be able to recover access using your previous Passcode. Passcode Reset gives you 72 hours to use your old Passcode to access your device; when you access your device in this way, you must change your passcode again immediately:
If you cannot use the new Passcode Reset feature, you must use another method.
iOS/iPadOS 15.2 or later with a forgotten Passcode
Apple has introduced a procedure with which to reset an iPad or iPhone with a forgotten Passcode - allowing you to use your AppleID and associated Password to reset your device.
How to reset your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch when you forgot your passcode - Apple Support
You will be able to restore data from a pre-existing iCloud backup without the use of a computer, but will require a PC/Mac to restore data from an iTunes backup.
iPadOS 15.1 and earlier - and all devices that are Disabled
If your iPhone/iPad indicates that it is disabled/unavailable/locked-out, 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 Windows PC (with iTunes for Windows 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:
Genius Bar Reservation and Apple Support Options - Apple
Activation Lock
Here are the Apple support pages that outline the Activation Lock - and the only mechanisms by which it can be satisfied:
Activation Lock for iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch - Apple Support
Turn off Activation Lock – Apple Support
As you will discover, unless you are the owner of the AppleID that was last used to activate the device, you’ll not be able to defeat or bypass the Activation Lock. With documentary evidence that you are the original owner (such as sales receipt showing the serial number), Apple may be prepared to assist - otherwise they and nobody here will be able to help you.
If you have the necessary documentation, Apple have recently introduced a new portal though which you may be able to request release of an Activation Lock:
How to remove Activation Lock - Apple Support & start an Activation Lock support request.
AppleID
You may also need your AppleID and associated password. If these have also been forgotten, they can be recovered here:
To recover your credentials, you’ll need access to one of the following:
More information about recovery of your AppleID and associated Password:
That is good I’m glad you found your answer!
Does the forced restart process work if there is “IPad Unavailable” message? Is this the same process to initiate the recovery mode when a password is forgotten?
Can I disable Touch ID and passcode on the 10th Gen iPad?
