Locked out of new I pad air

Trying to set up a new I pad air, entered pass code by accident, don’t know what it was and I am locked out. HELP

Posted on Sep 10, 2026 1:04 PM

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Posted on Sep 10, 2026 1:25 PM

You will need to restore the iPad and set it up again to remove the unknown passcode.

Follow the steps in the link below.

click here ➜ If you forgot your iPhone, iPad, or Apple Vision Pro passcode, reset your device without a computer - Apple Support


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Sep 10, 2026 2:37 PM in response to Elsadog1

Thank you for reaching out. 🤗


To unlock an iPad after forgetting the passcode, you need to erase it and restore it.


Use Apple’s official guide: How to reset your iPad and your passcode using your Mac or PC for step‑by‑step instructions.


Learn how to restore your iPad from a backup for step‑by‑step instructions.


Contact Information:


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Good luck! 👋🏼😉

Smiliñ 😎 Brian

Locked out of new I pad air

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