ipad disabled how to enable?

multiple wrong password entry lead o disabled iPad



Windows, Windows 10

Posted on Sep 3, 2023 4:51 AM

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Sep 3, 2023 6:59 AM in response to mahe272

Hi mahe272,


There are two types of disabling in case of multiple incorrect password attempts for iPad. Time and iCloud Restore.


In the case of Time, you have to wait a certain time in order to enter your password again and access your iPad.


In the case of iCloud Restore, it is more complicated as you have to put the iPad into recovery mode by turning on the iPad while charging the iPad at the same time, then plug the iPad into a Mac (any type) or Windows. For Mac, you can press the restore button in your Finder in (your iPad's name). For windows, you have to download iTunes where you can access (your iPad's name) and press the restore button. Unfortunately, this only works when you have backed up your iPad to iCloud or have turned on automatically update iPad to iCloud. If not, I'm afraid you might have to factory reset your iPad and set your iPad up as a fresh new iPad.


All the best, and have a great day ahead mahe272.

Sep 5, 2023 10:41 AM in response to mahe272

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:

https://iforgot.apple.com


To recover your credentials, you’ll need access to one of the following:

  • Your primary email address mailbox that corresponds with your AppleID
  • Any of the secondary/recovery email addresses that should be configured for your AppleID account
  • Any of the trusted telephone numbers (fixed line or Cellular/Mobile) that are associated with your AppleID


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



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