Have you ever been locked out of your iPad It can be a frustrating experience, especially if you’re not sure how to get back in. But don’t worry, resetting a locked iPad is actually very easy. In this step-by-step guide, I’ll show you how to do it in just a few minutes. So whether you forgot your passcode, or your iPad is disabled, you’ll be back in business in no time.
So How To Reset A Locked Ipad?
How to Reset a Locked iPad
1. Force restart your iPad:
Press and quickly release the Volume Up button, then press and quickly release the Volume Down button. Finally, press and hold the Power button until you see the Apple logo.
2. Enter Recovery Mode:
With your iPad turned off, connect it to your computer using a USB cable. Press and hold the Power button until you see the Apple logo, then release the Power button and continue holding down the Home button until you see the Recovery Mode screen.
3. Restore your iPad:
In the Recovery Mode screen, click Restore:
If you have a backup of your iPad, you can restore it from that backup. If you don’t have a backup, your iPad will be restored to factory settings.
4. Set up your iPad:
Once your iPad has been restored, you will need to set it up as a new device or restore it from a backup.
How to Reset a Locked iPad
Step 1: Force Restart Your iPad
If your iPad is locked and you don’t know the passcode, you can try force restarting it. This will not delete any of your data, but it will log you out of your account and reset the lock screen passcode.
To force restart your iPad, follow these steps:
1. Press and hold the Power button and the Volume Down button at the same time.
2. Keep holding both buttons until you see the Apple logo appear.
3. Release both buttons.
Your iPad will restart and you will be prompted to enter your passcode. If you don’t know the passcode, you can try to restore your iPad using a computer.
Step 2: Restore Your iPad Using a Computer
If you can’t remember your iPad’s passcode, you can restore it using a computer. This will delete all of your data, so make sure you back up your iPad before you start.
To restore your iPad, follow these steps:
1. Connect your iPad to your computer using a USB cable.
2. Open iTunes on your computer.
3. Click the iPhone icon in the top left corner of the iTunes window.
4. Click the Summary tab.
5. Click Restore:
6. 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. You can then create a new passcode for your iPad.
Step 3: Contact Apple Support
If you’ve tried the steps above and you’re still unable to reset your iPad, you can contact Apple Support for help. Apple Support can help you reset your iPad remotely or they can send you a replacement iPad.
To contact Apple Support, visit the Apple Support website or call 1-800-MY-APPLE:
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FAQs: How to Reset a Locked iPad
What do I need to reset my iPad?
Your iPad
A computer with iTunes installed
A USB cable
How do I reset my iPad if I forgot my passcode?
1. Connect your iPad to your computer with a USB cable.
2. Open iTunes.
3. Click the iPad icon in the upper left corner of the iTunes window.
4. Click the Summary tab.
5. Click Restore iPad.
6. Follow the instructions on the screen to restore your iPad.
How do I reset my iPad if it’s disabled?
1. Connect your iPad to your computer with a USB cable.
2. Open iTunes.
3. Click the iPad icon in the upper left corner of the iTunes window.
4. Click the Summary tab.
5. Click Restore iPad.
6. Select Restore from backup and choose the backup you want to restore from.
7. Follow the instructions on the screen to restore your iPad.
How do I reset my iPad if it’s stuck in recovery mode?
1. Press and hold the power button and the Home button at the same time until you see the Apple logo.
2. Release the power button but continue holding the Home button until you see the recovery mode screen.
3. Connect your iPad to your computer with a USB cable.
4. Open iTunes.
5. Click the iPad icon in the upper left corner of the iTunes window.
6. Click Restore iPad.
7. Follow the instructions on the screen to restore your iPad.
How do I reset my iPad to factory settings?
1. Go to Settings > General > Reset.
2. Tap Erase All Content and Settings.
3. Enter your passcode, if prompted.
4. Tap Erase iPad.
5. Follow the instructions on the screen to reset your iPad.
