ipad mini got locked out, how do I fix?
my kids apparently tried to get in my ipad mini while I was not home, and have now been locked out/disconnected. I don't know how to fix this.
iPad mini Wi-Fi, iOS 6.1.6
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my kids apparently tried to get in my ipad mini while I was not home, and have now been locked out/disconnected. I don't know how to fix this.
iPad mini Wi-Fi, iOS 6.1.6
FORCE IPAD INTO RECOVERY MODE
1. Turn off iPad
2. Turn on computer and launch iTunes (make sure you have the latest version of iTune)
3. Plug USB cable into computer's USB port
4. Hold Home button down and plug the other end of cable into docking port.
DO NOT RELEASE BUTTON until you see picture of iTunes and plug
5. Release Home button.
ON COMPUTER
6. iTunes has detected iPad in recovery mode. You must restore this iPad before it can be used with iTunes.
7. Select "Restore iPad"...
Note:
1. Data will be lost if you do not have backup
2. You must follow step 1 to step 4 VERY CLOSELY.
FORCE IPAD INTO RECOVERY MODE
1. Turn off iPad
2. Turn on computer and launch iTunes (make sure you have the latest version of iTune)
3. Plug USB cable into computer's USB port
4. Hold Home button down and plug the other end of cable into docking port.
DO NOT RELEASE BUTTON until you see picture of iTunes and plug
5. Release Home button.
ON COMPUTER
6. iTunes has detected iPad in recovery mode. You must restore this iPad before it can be used with iTunes.
7. Select "Restore iPad"...
Note:
1. Data will be lost if you do not have backup
2. You must follow step 1 to step 4 VERY CLOSELY.
Lately when I am watching something on ipad, it will grey out, to where the pic is fuzzy, or it wil shut off automatically within an hr. I have never dropped it, and the 1 yr factory warrenty just ran out. Any ideas?
1. Make sure you got the latest version of iTunes
2. Try another USB port
3. Try another USB cable
4. Try another computer
I get error code 3004 every time I try this. I have tried several times from 2 different computers on 2 different networks.. Any other suggestions?
ipad mini got locked out, how do I fix?