Download Article Show Download Article If you're locked out of your iPad Mini or other iPad model because you forgot the passcode, don't worry—you can easily reset the iPad to remove the passcode. As long as you have access to a computer, you can place the iPad into recovery mode to erase and restore it, even if the iPad is disabled from too many incorrect password guesses. We'll show you how to get back into your locked iPad by restoring it to its original factory settings using Finder, iTunes, and Find My iPad on the web.
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Advertisement ReferencesAbout This ArticleArticle SummaryX 1. Connect your iPad to a computer. Did this summary help you? Thanks to all authors for creating a page that has been read 13,437 times. Is this article up to date?How do I reset my iPad to factory settings without passcode?If you can't remember your passcode when you try again, you need to use a computer to put your iPad in recovery mode. This process deletes your data and settings, including your passcode, giving you access to set up your iPad again. After you erase your iPad, you can restore your data and settings from backup.
How do I factory reset my iPad 8th generation?When you've restored settings and data, you need to activate your tablet.. Find "Reset" Press Settings. Press General. ... . Restore settings only. Press Reset All Settings. ... . Restore settings and data. Press Erase All Content and Settings.. How do I bypass passcode on iPad 8th generation?To unlock iPad passcode via erasing:
Go to iCloud.com on another device, and sign in with your iCloud credentials > Click on Find My iPhone and then All Devices. Step 2. Select your iPhone/iPad whose passcode you want to bypass > Click on Erase iPad option to erase all data on it including the passcode.
How do you force a locked iPad to factory settings?How to Wipe A Locked iPad in Recovery Mode. Connect your iPad to your PC using a USB cable. ... . Force restart your iPad: Press and hold both the Home and Top (or Side) buttons simultaneously. ... . iTunes will give you 3 options: Cancel, Restore, or Update. ... . Wait for the process to finish, then set up your iPad.. |