Hi, my ipad mini was completely disabled and I am not sure what to do. I have never connected it to ITunes on my computer, but it has been backed up to icloud. I tried to connect it to my computer but it requires my passcode which I cannot type in because it is disabled. I would remote wipe it but my ipad is no longer connected to the wifi.
iPad, iOS 7.1
the picture of iTunes and the plug is not coming up. the apple symbol appears and it just goes back to the screen that says ipad disabled connect to itunes
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.
3. Repeat the process if necessary.
You must follow step 1 to step 4 very closely.
If you restore with a computer that was never synced with the device, you will be able to unlock the device for use and remove the passcode, but your data will not be present.
How to restore my ipad mini
