cant unlock my ipad
Ipad was disabled due to multiple attempts to sign in (toddler blocked it). I have to connect to itunes. Itunes is not reading my ipad (but does fine with my iphone). Any way I could unlock my ipad?
iPad, iPadOS 14
Ipad was disabled due to multiple attempts to sign in (toddler blocked it). I have to connect to itunes. Itunes is not reading my ipad (but does fine with my iphone). Any way I could unlock my ipad?
iPad, iPadOS 14
Starting at the beginning, 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
You should note that newer models of iPad and iPhone may require use of the most recent versions of iTunes for Windows, or Finder for Mac. For Windows PC using iTunes, the minimum system requirement is now Windows 10/11. The current version of iTunes for Windows is not compatible with Windows 7/8.
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
Starting at the beginning, 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
You should note that newer models of iPad and iPhone may require use of the most recent versions of iTunes for Windows, or Finder for Mac. For Windows PC using iTunes, the minimum system requirement is now Windows 10/11. The current version of iTunes for Windows is not compatible with Windows 7/8.
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
cant unlock my ipad