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my son's ipad is locked

Hi

we have an IPAD4 mini (so I think)

it is locked and I cannot open it - my son forgot the password

ITUNES does not help per this guidance :


If the Restore screen appears on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support


I tried everything

in the apple support , stuff on youtube


nothing helps


what can I do ?


see image


please advise what to do


thanks


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iPad mini 4, iPadOS 15

Posted on Jun 16, 2023 4:51 AM

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Posted on Jun 16, 2023 5:02 AM

it is locked and I cannot open it - my son forgot the password

Forgot PassWord or PassCode?

To unlock your iPad, follow the steps described in the Apple article:

(< iOS 15.2) If you’ve forgotten your iPad passcode

If you’ve forgotten your iPad passcode – Apple Support (UK)

 

(iPadOS 15.2 and newer) If you see an iPhone or iPad unavailable message or Security Lockout screen

If you see an iPhone or iPad unavailable message or Security Lockout screen - Apple Support

 

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See -> If you can't connect or sign in to iCloud

If you can't connect or sign in to iCloud - Apple Support

 

Has he forgotten his Apple ID?, Check your Apple ID via his email box, see this Apple article: If you forgot your Apple ID

If you forgot your Apple ID email address or phone number - Apple Support                  

 

OR see -> Having trouble signing in?

https://iforgot.apple.com/password/verify/appleid

 


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Jun 16, 2023 5:02 AM in response to EranReshef_1970

it is locked and I cannot open it - my son forgot the password

Forgot PassWord or PassCode?

To unlock your iPad, follow the steps described in the Apple article:

(< iOS 15.2) If you’ve forgotten your iPad passcode

If you’ve forgotten your iPad passcode – Apple Support (UK)

 

(iPadOS 15.2 and newer) If you see an iPhone or iPad unavailable message or Security Lockout screen

If you see an iPhone or iPad unavailable message or Security Lockout screen - Apple Support

 

-----

See -> If you can't connect or sign in to iCloud

If you can't connect or sign in to iCloud - Apple Support

 

Has he forgotten his Apple ID?, Check your Apple ID via his email box, see this Apple article: If you forgot your Apple ID

If you forgot your Apple ID email address or phone number - Apple Support                  

 

OR see -> Having trouble signing in?

https://iforgot.apple.com/password/verify/appleid

 


my son's ipad is locked

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