How To Factory Reset Ipad Without Passcode

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Are you locked out of your iPad and don’t know the passcode

Don’t worry, you’re not alone. Millions of people have been in the same situation. But there is a way to factory reset your iPad without the passcode.

In this step-by-step guide, I’ll show you how to do it easily and quickly. So if you’re ready, let’s get started!

Step By Step Guide On: How To Factory Reset Ipad Without Passcode

How to Factory Reset iPad without Passcode

1. Put your iPad into Recovery Mode

1. Turn off your iPad:

2. Press and hold the Power:
button:
until you see the Apple logo.

3. While still holding the Power:
button,:
press and hold the Volume Down:
button until you see the Recovery Mode:
screen.

2. Connect your iPad to your computer

1. Using a USB cable,:
connect your iPad to your computer.

2. If you are prompted to trust your computer,:
tap Trust:

3. Open iTunes

1. Open iTunes:
on your computer:

2. If you are not already signed in to iTunes,:
sign in with your Apple ID.

4. Restore your iPad

1. In iTunes,:
click the iPad:
icon.

2. Click the Restore iPad:
button.

3. Follow the on-screen instructions to restore your iPad:

Your iPad will be restored to its factory settings and you will be prompted to set it up again:

How to Factory Reset iPad without Passcode

Step 1: Put your iPad into recovery mode

1. Turn off your iPad:
If your iPad is turned on, hold down the Power button until you see the Slide to power off slider.

2. Swipe the slider to turn off your iPad:
3. Once your iPad is turned off, hold down the Power button and the Home button at the same time:

4. Continue holding down both buttons until you see the Apple logo appear:

5. Release both buttons when you see the Apple logo:

Step 2: Connect your iPad to your computer

1. Once your iPad is in recovery mode, connect it to your computer using a USB cable:

2. If you are using a Mac, open Finder:
3. If you are using a Windows PC, open Windows Explorer:

4. Your iPad should appear in the Devices or Portable Devices section:

Step 3: Restore your iPad

1. In Finder or Windows Explorer, right-click on your iPad and select Restore:

2. Follow the on-screen instructions to restore your iPad:

Your iPad will be restored to its factory settings and you will be prompted to set it up again.

Note:

If you have a passcode set on your iPad, you will need to enter it in order to restore your device.
If you do not have a passcode set on your iPad, you will be able to restore it without entering any information.
Restoring your iPad will erase all of your data, so be sure to back up your device before you begin.

Also read: How To Force Restart An Ipad

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