Q: How to restore/wipe an iPad with forgotten passcode.
My son forgot his passcode on an old iPad Mini. I used the instructions to restore the iPad back to factory defaults using DFU mode, but when the iPad boots it still wants a passcode (instead of being a "fresh" iPad). I would normally go to iCloud and just wipe the device, but the iPad is not on WiFi (I have no idea why). Any help is appreciated, even if just to force the iPad to get back onto wifi...
Thanks in advance.
iPad Mini, iOS 9.3.2
Posted on Jun 5, 2016 9:45 PM
You said you followed "the instructions in that post (set #3)." Presumably that means you followed the "Erase Your Device with Recovery Mode" instructions here:
Then, once recovery mode completed, you saw the "Hello" screen:
Get started with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch - Apple Support
If not, repeat the process until the above occurs.
Posted on Jun 5, 2016 10:12 PM