Stuck setting up 5th gen iPad for child

Dear all, I am trying to setup a 5th gen iPad (with latest iOS 16) for my kid using my iPad Air running the latest iOS 17.3.1. However, I got stuck on my iPad while signing in my child forever. (the screen where it's telling you to hold the iPad close to the other one). Any clue what's going wrong? (A family member was added before).

Posted on Feb 9, 2024 9:17 AM

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Formosus864 Author

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Feb 15, 2024 1:30 PM in response to VelarisOrBust

I got it working. Just cancel the „remote“ setup and sign in with the credentials of your kid

Feb 15, 2024 12:58 PM in response to Formosus864

I'm having the exact same issue. It is SO frustrating!

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