I have a older model I pad that i git as a gift and after the last update that it received it has self-locked itself and the passcode I had no longer works. I never put a limitation on the pass code and now it is disabled. It has been working in perfect condition. Now it does not want to connect to itunes.
iPad 2, iOS 9
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
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
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:
If you forgot your Apple ID - Apple Support
If you forgot your Apple ID password - Apple Support
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
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
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:
If you forgot your Apple ID - Apple Support
If you forgot your Apple ID password - Apple Support
I know the pass code but it will not let me enter it. It went a disabled it self. I had shut it down that night and when I went to go use it again. The screen stated iPad disabled please connect to I tunes. I connected it to itunes. The system stated because its locked it will not connect. I had literally used just 2 night before it went and did this non sense. None of the stuff on the website is any use I can't even force a hard reboot to wipe it so I can use it again.
Yes, the iPad is now disabled due to repeated entry of a Passcode that is not recognised by the iPad. As such, you must follow the appropriate process for your iPad model - as fully described in my previous reply - to restore the iPad to a working state.
Simply connecting the iPad to a Windows PC or Mac computer will not resolve the problem. You must follow the process.
First thing i said was it locked it self after i turned it off one night after using it. Why would my ipad disable itself after I just sucsessfully used it. All of the attachments that you put are for newer models only with newer IOS.... mine is only capable for i pad 2 IOS 9. Ipad model 2's are unable to download anything higher ios 9 due to its old tech. From the research I have done. My iPad is now locked for life and is now unusable. Your responses may be valid only to the point of newer models not older models. I thank for the info but this is getting me nowhere.
Perhaps you didn't read as far as the paragraph entitled "iPadOS 15.1 and earlier - and all devices that are Disabled".
With available information, it is impossible to attribute a specific cause.
how do i unlock an older moldel ipad that has been dialbeled that will not let me entert a pass code or enter it into the system
