How to Reset Your iPad Without a Password or Computer

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Are you locked out of your iPad and don’t know how to reset it without a password or computer You’re not alone. Millions of people have been in the same situation, but there is a solution. In this step-by-step guide, I will show you how to reset your iPad without a password or computer in just a few minutes. So whether you forgot your password, or your iPad is disabled, you can be back up and running in no time.

How to Reset iPad without Password or Computer

Step 1: Force restart your iPad:

1. Press and hold the Power button until you see the slide to power off slider.
2. Drag the slider to turn off your iPad.
3. Wait a few seconds, then press and hold the Power button again until you see the Apple logo.

Step 2: Reset your iPad using Recovery Mode:

1. Connect your iPad to your computer using a USB cable.
2. Turn off your iPad.
3. Press and hold the Power button and the Home button at the same time until you see the Apple logo.
4. Release the Power button but keep holding the Home button until you see the Recovery Mode screen.
5. Click Restore:
6. Follow the on-screen instructions to restore your iPad.

Step 3: Set up your iPad as a new device:

1. When your iPad is finished restoring, you will be prompted to set it up as a new device.
2. Follow the on-screen instructions to set up your iPad.
3. Once you have finished setting up your iPad, you can sign in to your iCloud account and restore your data from iCloud Backup.

How to Reset iPad without Password or Computer

Step 1: Force Restart Your iPad

If your iPad is frozen or unresponsive, you can force restart it to try to fix the problem. To do this, press and hold the Power button and the Volume down button at the same time until you see the Apple logo.

Step 2: Restore Your iPad Using Recovery Mode

If your iPad is still not working after force restarting it, you can try restoring it using Recovery Mode. To do this, follow these steps:

1. Connect your iPad to your computer using a USB cable.
2. Turn off your iPad.
3. Press and hold the Power button until you see the Apple logo.
4. While still holding the Power button, press and hold the Volume down button until you see the Recovery Mode screen.
5. Release both buttons.

6. A message will appear on your computer asking you to Restore or Update your iPad. Click Restore:

7. iTunes will download the latest software for your iPad and restore it. This process may take a few minutes.

8. When the restore process is complete, your iPad will restart.

Step 3: Set Up Your iPad

After your iPad has restarted, you will need to set it up again. To do this, follow these steps:

1. Select your language and region.
2. Connect to Wi-Fi.
3. Enter your Apple ID and password.
4. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the setup process.

Troubleshooting

If you are unable to reset your iPad using the steps above, you may need to contact Apple support for help. You can contact Apple support online or by calling 1-800-MY-APPLE.

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