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How to unlock disabled iPad without restoring/resetting...?

Hello... :'(

My iPad has been disabled as I forgot the password and entered it wrong many times. I did some research and everyone said the only official way to unlock it is to restore or factory reset it. But I really need the information such as my camera roll. The thing is, why cant I unlock it using my apple id? All the apps and data on my ipad has been used and downloaded with my apple id. When I sign into my icloud, I can see my ipad as "offline". I can either erase my ipad, or activate the lost mode and the alarm. I thought maybe there must be a way to unlock my ipad since I have the apple id used to register it...? PLEASE... I really need my info so pls can anyone hep me? :'(((

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Posted on Feb 8, 2014 10:31 AM

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Lo3My9iP

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Posted on May 5, 2017 4:58 PM

Hi, I have disabled my ipad and read your experience restoring it without losing data. I know it's

been awhile since you posted but I'm wondering if you have any other instructions, results to add.

I would appreciate hearing anything you can give me before I try this 'delicate' process!

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Dec 19, 2016 6:25 PM in response to 2random4me

i am going through the same predicament however if i am able to find some sort of solution i will make sure i reply? however from looking at the age of this request i begin to wonder whether you have found a solution to your issue and what was it ?

Dec 19, 2016 9:11 PM in response to Community User

If your device is disabled, then you only have one choice - erase the device, then restore it from your latest backup. That is how it works. It is not going to change. You disabled the device by putting in the passcode too many times. The software will not let you do anything with a disabled device except to erase it.

Jun 14, 2017 6:41 PM in response to 2random4me

hello, my name is tracy i need help to

unlock my ipad

Aug 26, 2017 1:25 PM in response to 2random4me

i have the same problem

Aug 31, 2017 11:29 AM in response to 2random4me

how to open my ipad

Nov 4, 2017 9:57 PM in response to Texas Mac Man

Does this work for Iphone too?

How to unlock disabled iPad without restoring/resetting...?