My son has disabled his ipad. It is not backed up or synced. Can I restore without losing data?
Can I restore an ipad that us not backed up or synced without losing data?
No, you cannot. Once it is disabled, the only way to get back into it is to restore. This is a reminder to backup the device often. See this for instructions on how to deal with the disabled iPad. Follow the path that applied to your situation. Forgot passcode for your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch, or your device is disabled - Apple Support