How do I factory reset iPad on iCloud.com

Would this be a forgotten iPad Passcode, or AppleID Password? Perhaps the iPad is Activation Locked? Something else?

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:

Temporarily use your old passcode when you forget your new passcode on iPhone or iPad - Apple Support

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

Activation Lock

Here are the Apple support pages that outline the Activation Lock - and the only mechanisms by which it can be satisfied:

Activation Lock for iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch - Apple Support

Turn off Activation Lock – Apple Support

As you will discover, unless you are the owner of the AppleID that was last used to activate the device, you’ll not be able to defeat or bypass the Activation Lock. With documentary evidence that you are the original owner (such as sales receipt showing the serial number), Apple may be prepared to assist - otherwise they and nobody here will be able to help you.

If you have the necessary documentation, Apple have recently introduced a new portal though which you may be able to request release of an Activation Lock:

How to remove Activation Lock - Apple Support & start an Activation Lock support request.

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

There’s actually a way a/n Apple service representative/licensed repair shop can help unlock your locked out iPad. I’ll express further aft these other avenues. If not yet already attempted, these might help.

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

-or-

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

-or, this one could take awhile....-

If your Apple ID is locked or disabled - Apple Support

Otherwise, yi’d have to locate the IMEI/serial number of your iPad IOF (in order for) either of the mentioned services above to help yi. There are a number of ways to locate this; many websites express anywhere betwixt 4 & 9 different ways.

1) The back of the device.

2) The SIM card tray (if installed).

3) The original box it was received in (if not of first hand purchase, yi might have to do a redundant integrity check, or congruency might not be in your favor....)

4) Connecting the powered on device into a computer with iTunes, &/or a Mac utilizing Finder.

5) If yi registered your phone with your Apple account, or it may have automatically done so upon account creation, within your account.

6) Within your service provider’s (T-Mobile, Sprint, AT&T, BoostMobile, etc....) available account site.

7) I was able to find it with an elder iPhone, yet I’m unable to remember/find this method. I want to say it’s parallel with the recovery process; if there be a selectable menu, select which ever one that displays the device’s information.

I hope these help. If you’re not able to recover access to your device, I recommend going to a[n] [physical] Apple store to see what help they might be able to provide. I also hope to trust yi have everything necessary backed up. God[s] bless/speed!!🤟