I used the wrong passcode multiple times. It locked me out. My husband got home, and took it and at some point let me have it to use for studying. He just told me the passcode. When I asked him about the iPad looking like it was completely wiped, he said I did that when trying to enter too many passcodes. He said it was wiped automatically because he had it set that way in the settings
iPad Pro (5th generation)
Yes, you can set up your device in Settings/Face ID & Code, to erase all data after 10 failed passcode attempts.
The only way to get your data back would be restoring from a backup, which would reinstall the passcode that has been used at the time of the backup.
Have a look at this article:
If you forgot your iPad passcode - Apple Support
Yes, you can set up your device in Settings/Face ID & Code, to erase all data after 10 failed passcode attempts.
The only way to get your data back would be restoring from a backup, which would reinstall the passcode that has been used at the time of the backup.
Have a look at this article:
If you forgot your iPad passcode - Apple Support
An iOS/iPadOS device can indeed be configured to automatically erase all data after ten (10) failed Passcode attempts:
Settings > TouchID | FaceID & Settings > Erase Data - set to ON
Unless you are able to restart your iPad to a running state - and successfully enter your Passcode - you'll not be able to recover any data from your iPad.
iPadOS uses an encrypted filesystem. Successful entry of your iPad Passcode unlocks the Secure Enclave (this being your iPad's security chip) within which the only copy of the encryption keys - that are required to access and decrypt your data - are stored.
Unless you have a pre-existing iCloud or iTunes backup of your locally stored data, any locally stored data will be lost when the iPad is automatically erased. However, any data that has been synchronised with iCloud may still be accessible from iCloud itself:
If you value your data, always keep a backup.
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
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 were the original purchaser and can prove it with
a receipt from Apple or Apple authorized iPad retailer showing
the serial number of the iPad, make a genius bar
reservation and bring in the receipt, iPad, and government
issued photo ID to Apple and they may assist in resolving the problem.
If the iPad was purchased used or there is no receipt, the AppleID and passcode must be recovered
It is highly recommended that you make a Genius Bar Reservation to avoid delay at the Apple store
Genius Bar Reservation and Apple Support Options - Apple
topangatango wrote:
if this happens, does it reset the iPad to factory settings under the existing ID, or do you have the option to set it up under a new Apple ID? (Found an old iPad, and hoping for the latter!)
After reset, your iPad will still be Activation Locked - and can only be reused using the AppleID account/credentials that were last used to set-up and activate the iPad.
Unless you are able to satisfy the Activation Lock, the iPad will be useless to you.
My sister conned me out of my iPad so now I’m taking it back but I have trued this before but she found out and changed everything so now idk the password and I can’t re set it it locked me out of it I can’t restart it it is iPad 9th generation
if this happens, does it reset the iPad to factory settings under the existing ID, or do you have the option to set it up under a new Apple ID? (Found an old iPad, and hoping for the latter!)
If this happens, does it reset the iPad to factory settings under the existing ID, or do you have the option to set it up under a new Apple ID? (Found an old iPad, and hoping for the latter!)
Thanks!
Does an Apple iPad automatically erase all its data
