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My ipad has been shut off for a long time and has disabled for over 22 million minutes. Didn't know that was possible. I tried to restore it but it won't connect to iTunes because it's disabled. How can i restore it?

My ipad has been off for a long time and has disabed for over 22 million minutes. I tried to restore it but iTunes wouldn't connect because it's disabled. How can i restore it and reset it?

iPad 2

Posted on Jul 27, 2013 6:29 PM

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Jul 27, 2013 6:43 PM in response to kaylarae

You probably need to use recovery mode now.


You can read about it here or follow the instructions below.

http://support.apple.com/kb/ht4097



  • Disconnect the USB cable from the iPad, but leave the other end of the cable connected to your computer's USB port.
  • Turn off iPad: Press and hold the Sleep/Wake button for a few seconds until the red slider appears, then slide the slider. Wait for iPad to turn off.
  • If you cannot turn off iPad using the slider, press and hold the Sleep/Wake and Home buttons at the same time. When the iPad turns off, release the Sleep/Wake and Home buttons.
  • While pressing and holding the Home button, reconnect the USB cable to iPad. When you reconnect the USB cable, iPad should power on.
  • Continue holding the Home button until you see the "Connect to iTunes" screen. When this screen appears you can release the Home button.
  • If necessary, open iTunes. You should see the recovery mode alert that iTunes has detected an iPad in recovery mode.
  • Use iTunes to restore iPad.

My ipad has been shut off for a long time and has disabled for over 22 million minutes. Didn't know that was possible. I tried to restore it but it won't connect to iTunes because it's disabled. How can i restore it?

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