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 13,313 times. Is this article up to date?How do you factory reset an iPad that's locked?Step 4: Restore your iPad. Locate your iPad in the Finder or in iTunes on the computer that it's connected to. (Learn how to find your connected iPad.). Choose Restore when you see the option to Restore or Update. ... . Wait for the process to finish.. Disconnect your iPad from the computer, then set up and use your iPad.. How do I factory reset my iPad 7th generation?Step 1: Go to Settings > General > Reset and tap Erase All Content and Settings. Step 2: Tap Erase iPad and confirm. Step 3: After the iPad has been restored, you'll see the original setup screen you saw when you first bought your iPad. You can choose whether to set it up as new or restore your backup.
How do I force my iPad to reset without password?Hold down the "Top" and "Side" button until the power off appears on the screen, and drag the slider to turn off your iPad. Hold down the "Home" button, meanwhile, connect your iPad to the computer. Release the "Home" button until you see the iTunes displaying a message "iTunes has detected an iPad in a recovery mode."
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