How to Unlock a Locked iPad in 3 Easy Steps

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Are you locked out of your iPad Don’t panic! You can easily get back into your device with a few simple steps. In this step-by-step guide, I’ll show you how to unlock your iPad, whether you forgot your passcode, your device is disabled, or you’re locked out of your Apple ID.

So if you’re ready to get back into your iPad, let’s get started!

We have provided Below Step By Step Guide On, How To Get Into A Locked Ipad?

1. Force restart your iPad:
Press and hold the Power button and the Volume down button at the same time until you see the Apple logo.

2. Enter your passcode:
After your iPad restarts, you will be prompted to enter your passcode.3. Disable [Find My iPad:
Go to Settings > [Your Name] > iCloud > Find My iPad and toggle off Find My iPad:

How to Get Into a Locked iPad

Step 1: Enter your passcode

If you remember your passcode, simply enter it into the lock screen and your iPad will unlock.

Step 2: Use Face ID or Touch ID

If you have enabled Face ID or Touch ID on your iPad, you can use either of these methods to unlock your device.

Step 3: Reset your passcode

If you have forgotten your passcode, you can reset it by following these steps:

1. Tap
Settings on your iPad.

2. Tap
Face ID & Passcode or Touch ID & Passcode: 3. Enter your current passcode:

4. Tap
Forgot Passcode:

5. Follow the on-screen instructions to reset your passcode.

Step 4: Use Apple’s Find My iPhone service

If you have enabled Find My iPhone on your iPad, you can use this service to unlock your device remotely.

1. Go to icloud.com/find in a web browser.

2. Sign in to your iCloud account.3. Select your iPad from the list of devices.

4. Click
Erase iPad:

5. Follow the on-screen instructions to erase your iPad.

6. Once your iPad is erased, you can set up a new passcode:

Step 5: Take your iPad to an Apple Store

If you have tried all of the above methods and you are still unable to unlock your iPad, you can take your device to an Apple Store. An Apple technician will be able to help you unlock your iPad.

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Katie Davies

Kate Davies is an senior writer at digitalHow, where she writes about wearables, technology, laptops, tablets, windows, security, televisions, and anything related to smart home technology. Her favorite pastime is riding a bike when she's not writing for a tech blog.