needs help resetting ipad

My grandmother gave me her Ipad 9th gen for Christmas and she couldn't remember the passcode so now were locked out and she doesnt know her apple ID password to reset it off itunes. any ideas?

iPad (9th generation)

Posted on Dec 27, 2023 1:05 AM

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Posted on Dec 27, 2023 3:12 AM

if passcode is your only obstacle then connect it by the cable to a computer and read

If you forgot your iPad passcode - Apple Support


but if it's activation locked to her appleID then


activation lock is not a thing on the ipad it's a theft protection on


apples servers it needs to be removed How to remove Activation Lock - Apple Support


if you don't know your appleID password If you have forgotten your Apple ID password – Apple Support (UK)


then you will need the assistance of apple Activation Lock - Support (apple.com)


and or

Apple Support

And or

Contact - Official Apple Support

and or

Genius Bar Reservation and Apple Support Options - Apple

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Dec 27, 2023 3:12 AM in response to CJBear0524

if passcode is your only obstacle then connect it by the cable to a computer and read

If you forgot your iPad passcode - Apple Support


but if it's activation locked to her appleID then


activation lock is not a thing on the ipad it's a theft protection on


apples servers it needs to be removed How to remove Activation Lock - Apple Support


if you don't know your appleID password If you have forgotten your Apple ID password – Apple Support (UK)


then you will need the assistance of apple Activation Lock - Support (apple.com)


and or

Apple Support

And or

Contact - Official Apple Support

and or

Genius Bar Reservation and Apple Support Options - Apple

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