HT1212 I have forgotten my passcode for ipad and itunes is not "detecting a device in recovery mode."

I have forgotten my passcode for ipad and itunes is asking passcode to be entered - even after following directions for computers not synced... multiple times, but iTunes is not "detecting a device in recovery mode." What do I do now?

DFU Restore
This will very likley result in loss of data.
Plug the iPhone into the computer.
Ensure that it is running the latest version of iTunes and that it has access to the internet.
Press and hold both the home and sleep/wake buttons for exactly eight seconds.
Release only the sleep/wake button but continue to hold the home button for another five seconds.
Let go of the home button, then look at the computer screen for an instructional popup.
The popup should say "iTunes has detected a device in recovery mode. . .(etc)" Click accept to all boxes and let iTunes download and install all of the latest device Firmware and Software.
If no popup appears, repeat the above DFU instructions. If you've never done a DFU, it may take about three attempts to get the timing right.

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HT1212 i have forgotten my passcode for my ipod,i dont have access to a computer and i dont want to erase all my data off it because i recently went on a school trip to malta and have all my pictures from there on it...any suggestions?

any suggestions????? please!!

If you haven't backed up /imported the photos, it's most likely you can't access that data. Passwords/code are made for security, remember them in the future.
You could try importing photos using
iOS: Importing personal photos and videos from iOS devices to your computer
You can use
iOS: Forgotten passcode or device disabled after entering wrong passcode
to restore the device, but everything that hasn't been backed up(purchases excluded) will be lost.
After restoring, you can redownload your purchases using this:
Downloading past purchases from the App Store, iBookstore, and iTunes Store
Good luck
Stijn

HT201365 I have forgotten my passcode for my iPad air and I have tried to erase it and start over, but I stuck!! I just got it and I'm just starting to activate it as a new iPad

I have forgotten my passcode for my iPad air and I have tried to erase it and start over, but I stuck!! I just got it and I'm just starting to activate it as a new iPad

How can I unlock my iPad if I forgot the passcode?
http://www.everymac.com/systems/apple/ipad/ipad-troubleshooting-repair-faq/ipad- how-to-unlock-open-forgot-code-passcode-password-login.html
iOS: Device disabled after entering wrong passcode
http://support.apple.com/kb/ht1212
How can I unlock my iPad if I forgot the passcode?
http://tinyurl.com/7ndy8tb
How to Reset a Forgotten Password for an iOS Device
http://www.wikihow.com/Reset-a-Forgotten-Password-for-an-iOS-Device
Using iPhone/iPad Recovery Mode
http://ipod.about.com/od/iphonetroubleshooting/a/Iphone-Recovery-Mode.htm
You may have to do this several times.
Saw this solution on another post about an iPad in a school environment. Might work on your iPad so you won't lose everything.
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‘iPad is disabled’ fix without resetting using iTunes
Today I met my match with an iPad that had a passcode entered too many times, resulting in it displaying the message ‘iPad is disabled – Connect to iTunes’. This was a student iPad and since they use Notability for most of their work there was a chance that her files were not all backed up to the cloud. I really wanted to just re-activate the iPad instead of totally resetting it back to our default image.
I reached out to my PLN on Twitter and had some help from a few people through retweets and a couple of clarification tweets. I love that so many are willing to help out so quickly. Through this I also learned that I look like Lt. Riker from Star Trek (thanks @FillineMachine).
Through some trial and error (and a little sheer luck), I was able to reactivate the iPad without loosing any data. Note, this will only work on the computer it last synced with. Here’s how:
1. Configurator is useless in reactivating a locked iPad. You will only be able to completely reformat the iPad using Configurator. If that’s ok with you, go for it – otherwise don’t waste your time trying to figure it out.
2. Open iTunes with the iPad disconnected.
3. Connect the iPad to the computer and wait for it to show up in the devices section in iTunes.
4. Click on the iPad name when it appears and you will be given the option to restore a backup or setup as a new iPad (since it is locked).
5. Click ‘Setup as new iPad’ and then click restore.
6. The iPad will start backing up before it does the full restore and sync. CANCEL THE BACKUP IMMEDIATELY. You do this by clicking the small x in the status window in iTunes.
7. When the backup cancels, it immediately starts syncing – cancel this as well using the same small x in the iTunes status window.
8. The first stage in the restore process unlocks the iPad, you are basically just canceling out the restore process as soon as it reactivates the iPad.
If done correctly, you will experience no data loss and the result will be a reactivated iPad. I have now tried this with about 5 iPads that were locked identically by students and each time it worked like a charm.
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Try it and good luck. You have nothing more to lose if it doesn't work for you.
 Cheers, Tom

HT1620 I have forgotten my passcode for my iPad what can I do?

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Forgotten Restrictions Passcode Help
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What do I do if I have forgotten my passcode for my Iphone 4?

What do I do if I have forgotten my passcode for my Iphone 4?

Restore from backup on the last computer you synced with, while the passcode was in place. If you have not synced, while the passcode was in place, then you'll have to force the phone into recovery mode & restore it:
Turn your phone off, then:
Leave the USB cable connected to your computer, but NOT your phone, iTunes running, press & hold the home button while connecting the USB cable to your dock connector, continue holding the home button until you see “Connect to iTunes” on the screen. You may now release the home button. iTunes should now display that it has detected your phone in recovery mode, if not quit and reopen iTunes. If you still dont see the recovery message repeat these steps again. iTunes will give you the option to restore from a backup or set up as new.

How do I access restrictions when i have forgotten my passcode for it?

How do I access restrictions when i have forgotten my passcode for it?

Forgotten RESTRICTIONS Passcode
- Place the iOS device in Recovery Mode and restore via iTunes. For how to restore: iTunes: Restoring iOS software
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- Restore from a backup that was make before you added the Restrictions passcode. If you restore from a backup made with the Restrictions passcode the Restrictions passcode is also restored.
- Restore to factory settings/new iPod

I have activated the genius for Ipad and the message that It was a success never disappears . It is impossible to access the itunes or apple store. What can I do?

I have activated the genius for Ipad and the message that It was a success never disappears . It is impossible to access the itunes or apple store. What can I do?

You have encounter Activation Lock, the antitheft feature of the iPhone. The previous owner did not remove the phone from their account. The phone cannot be used until they do. Return to the store and let them sort this out. It is very unusual for someone to "forget" to disable activation lock, as it is necessary to do so to erase personal information on the phone. So it is quite likely you bought a stolen phone.

My new Ipad 2 wifi does not charge and itunes does not find my device when pluged into my pc

My new Ipad 2 wifi does not charge and itunes does not find my device when pluged into my pc. Help

You should probably start here and go through all of the troubleshooting steps and then report back if you are still having problems.
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS1538

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HT1212 I have forgotten my passcode to my i-pod touch, it is not sync'd to i-tunes and I have not used i-cloud. How can I get into the i-pod?

How can I access my i-pod touch? I have forgotten my passcode, not on i-tunes or i-cloud.

Disabled
Place the iOS device in Recovery Mode and then connect to your computer and restore via iTunes. The iPod will be erased.
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For how to restore:
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To restore from backup see:
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If you restore from iCloud backup the apps will be automatically downloaded. If you restore from iTunes backup the apps and music have to be in the iTunes library since synced media like apps and music are not included in the backup of the iOS device that iTunes makes.
You can redownload most iTunes purchases by:
Downloading past purchases from the App Store, iBookstore, and iTunes Store
If problem what happens or does not happen and when in the instructions? When you successfully get the iPod in recovery mode and connect to computer iTunes should say it found an iPod in recovery mode.

HT1212 I have forgotten my passcode to my ipod

How can i get into my ipod it shows disable for 22533960 minutes. i have forgotten the passcode and the kids have tried too manytimes to get in

If you have forgotten the password:
Restore it in Recovery Mode
All data will be lost.

I do not have my i pad connected to a computer or other apple device and have forgotten my passcode   help please and thank you

I do not have my ipad connected to any other apple device and have forgotten my passcode. please help   thank you

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TS1702 I do not have iOS 5 on my iPad and I can not figure out how 2 download it from iTunes store. I type in ios5 n there is just info about it but not the app. Help

I do not have ios5 on my iPad and I can not seem 2 find the iTunes app so I can download it. I am very frustrated. Can someone help me please?

You don't download it from the iTunes app. Read:
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If you have an iPad 2 or the new iPad it will be updated to iOS 6.

5.iTunes will alert you that it has detected a device in recovery mode. Click OK, and then restore the device. this didn't work as itunes can't connect as the passcode is still enable on my iphone. please hlep me wipe my iphone 4s

how do I wipe my iphone4S as I've followed the suggested support papers up to number 5, but it's not working.
I have forgotten my passcode and I know I will be to wipe the iphone but I can't find any instructions that actually work.
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Either force the phone into recovery mode, as described here:
http://support.apple.com/kb/ht1808
Or, login to iCloud.com, on your computer, locate the phone, then erase it.
Either will remove the passcode.

HT1212 I have forgotten my passcode for ipad and itunes is not "detecting a device in recovery mode."

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