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How do i unlock iPad without using computer

OK so i locked my iPad forgot the password cant get back in. How do I get back in without using my computer because i dont know what wires to hook up

iPad, iOS 7.1.1

Posted on May 4, 2014 10:45 AM

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Posted on Feb 1, 2017 10:53 PM

I have an iPad Air and have forgotten my 4 digit pass code and have no accesss to a pc help

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May 4, 2014 10:52 AM in response to Elena45678

If you really can't remember the password then you need to plug the iPad into your computer and open iTunes. You can use the same cable that you use to charge your iPad. Just unplug the USB cable from your charger (the part that plugs into the wall) and then plug that wire into a USB port on your computer. If you do it correctly, your computer should open iTunes and then you can follow the instructions.

May 4, 2014 11:00 AM in response to Elena45678

Hi Elena! :-)

It is impossible to unlock your iPad without a laptop when you forget it. If you cannot get your computer, you'll need to probably send it to apple or in a repair shop to fix it.

If you can, follow these steps.

1)Plug your charger into the computer. But do not connect it to the device yet.

2) press and hold the home button, while pressing and holding on it plug in the charger into your device. Keep on pressing and holding until an image of a charger and the iTunes logo appears.

3) Open iTunes, it will recognize a device in recovery mode. From there, restore your iPad to the factory settings. Even though you are jailbroken, update it if there's an update. If you do not have a backup from before, it will be impossible for you to restore your data.

Regarding,

Ab

May 4, 2014 11:21 AM in response to Elena45678

How can I unlock my iPad if I forgot the passcode?

http://www.everymac.com/systems/apple/ipad/ipad-troubleshooting-repair-faq/ipad- how-to-unlock-open-forgot-code-passcode-password-login.html


iOS: Device disabled after entering wrong passcode

http://support.apple.com/kb/ht1212


How can I unlock my iPad if I forgot the passcode?

http://tinyurl.com/7ndy8tb


How to Reset a Forgotten Password for an iOS Device

http://www.wikihow.com/Reset-a-Forgotten-Password-for-an-iOS-Device


Using iPhone/iPad Recovery Mode

http://ipod.about.com/od/iphonetroubleshooting/a/Iphone-Recovery-Mode.htm

You may have to do this several times.



 Cheers, Tom 😉

How do i unlock iPad without using computer

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