HT4623 New OS Locked my ipad @#x&%

I updated to the new OS and now my ipad is asking for a code to unlock. I never established a code. What should I do?

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
Saw this solution on another post about an iPad in a school enviroment. Might work on your iPad so you won't lose everything.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~
‘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 cancelling 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.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Try it and good luck. You have nothing more to lose if it doesn't work for you.
 Cheers, Tom

Similar Messages

  • TS3212 what tto do.new version locked my ipad

    my ipad says have no music after loading new version.memory still almost full.locks my cumputer when i hook it up

    Hi, huntitjoe.
    You may find these articles helpful in troubleshooting this issue. 
    iTunes: May become unresponsive when connecting iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch
    http://support.apple.com/kb/TS3219
    iTunes for Windows Vista or Windows 7: Troubleshooting unexpected quits, freezes, or launch issues
    http://support.apple.com/kb/ts1717
    iTunes for Windows XP: Troubleshooting unexpected quits, freezes, or launch issues
    http://support.apple.com/kb/TS1421
    Regards,
    Jason H. 

  • My grandsons new Apple refurbed 35g ipad keeps locking up with a black screen amd nothing else. I have reset it many times pressing the home and off buttons together but uit keeps locking up. Help,please!

    My grandsons new Apple refurbed 35g ipad keeps locking up with a black screen amd nothing else. I have reset it many times pressing the home and off buttons together but it keeps locking up. Help,please!

    Thank you for trying to help. I followed your instructions, it took 6 hours to download, and then said it could not solve the problem (something to do with error 9?). It will have to go back to Apple - its only 3 days since it came out of the package and its very disappointing for him. Looks like I have to hang around in the Apple store in Plymouth all tomorrow until they can fix it, or will change it. Thanks for your help.

  • HT4623 I have never had a passcode to lock  my iPad. Now that I have updated it with IOS7 it is asking for one and is locked. How do I unlock this without having to reset the whole thing through iTunes????

    I have never had a passcode to lock  my iPad. Now that I have updated it with IOS7 it is asking for one and is locked. How do I unlock this without having to reset the whole thing through iTunes????

    Unfortunately, if the iPad is insisting that you use a passcode, there is no way around it other than to restore the device using iTunes on a computer, or by erasing it in iCloud.com via Find My iPhone.
    You could try resetting the iPad and cross your fingers and hope this is just a blip on the radar....hold down on the sleep and home buttons at the same time for about 10 seconds until the Apple logo appears on the screen.

  • HT4623 I couldn't download the new software to my ipad or iphone because not enough storage so I paid the $20 for additional storage.  The purchase went thru and both phone and ipad are showing 15 GB of storage but I am still getting the message

    I couldn't download the new software onto my iPad or iphone because I didn't have enough storage.  I paid the $20 for additional storage.  Both devices are showing 15 GB of storage but both are still saying that I don't have enough storage available for the new download (3.3 GB req'd)  What else can I do?

    Delete some apps or stuff off your devices. The 'not enough storage' doesn't refer to iCloud space but space on your device.
    If you have a bunch of downloaded music from iTunes, delete it to make room, you can always redownload it after the update. If you have movies, I'd go for them first since video takes up tons more room than audio (delete less movies is the same space as lots of music)
    If you have apps you don't use, you can delete those, as long as you don't mind losing any data associated with them.

  • HT4623 How do I update new credit card on iPad

    How do I update new credit card on iPad 2 , other instructions do not apply to iPad 2!

    Change Payment Information
    Settings>iTunes and App Stores>Apple ID>View Apple ID>Sign-in>Payment Information

  • HT4623 I can't install the new software on my iPad?

    Hi I can't install the new software on my iPad?

    Did you get it from the App Store?
    You can only use apps from the store.

  • HT4623 I have pressed the bottom to download the new version, and my ipad is bloqued until i download it. I have not saved my photos, is it possible to go back? Will I lose all my photos??

    I pressed the bottom to download the new software in my iPad, but now it´s bloqued until I do it from iTunes. I have not saved my photos before, so is it possible to go back or a way to save my photos?
    Thank you.

    I understood your question to mean that you are seeing the iTunes logo and the USB cable on the iPad screen which means that something went wrong and you have to restore the iPad.
    If the software has not been installed yet, you can try to stop it and them backup the iPad, them go back and install the software.
    If you are going from iOS 4 up to a higher version, iTunes should have backed up the iPad as part of the process.

  • I have 2nd gen Ipad which I recently updated to ios 6.1.2 and my auto cover lock does not work, so is the lock button, i cannot lock my ipad manually!!

    I recently updated my ipad wifi only to the new ios 6.1.2 and initially I had the auto cover lock option which can be seen in the Generals tab, but then it stoped working!! Before the update, the auto cover lock worked fine. So after trying all the options, I then did a complete reset on the ipad and now its gone all together from the General tab!! I can no longer see the "auto cover lock" option.
    It got really annoying when I tried to use the lock button and it wont lock the sceen!! To test whether the button was allright, I did a long press and the message came if I wanted to shut down the ipad. So the button works fine, but I cannot use it to manually lock the ipad. Now the only way to lock the ipad is to wait for 2 mins (autolock) and still I cannot wake up the Ipad using the lock button. To do that I have to use the Home Screen button
    Does any one else have similar issues and any solutions pls!! Cheers

    HarryAustralia wrote:
    I recently updated my ipad wifi only to the new ios 6.1.2 and initially I had the auto cover lock option which can be seen in the Generals tab, but then it stoped working!! Before the update, the auto cover lock worked fine. So after trying all the options, I then did a complete reset on the ipad and now its gone all together from the General tab!! I can no longer see the "auto cover lock" option.
    The iPad cover lock is for when you use a cover with magnets in it to lock and unlock the iPad when you close the cover or open it. Try running a refrigerator magnet along the sides of the iPad and see if that trips the iPad Cover Lock back into the settings.
    That is not the same thing as the iPad Auto Lock setting which allows you to set an allotted time before the iPad goes to sleep.
    You can try resetting all settings to see if the Auto Lock feature retinrs to the iPad.
    Settings>General>Reset>Reset All Settings. You will have to enter all of your device settings again.... All of the settings in the settings app will have to be re-entered. This can be a little time consuming re-entering all of the device settings again.

  • I downloaded the new os7 on my Ipad mini. Now in order to use the ipad I need to use a passcode. I cannot get pass the login screen and I never set up my ipad to use a passcode. What can I do?

    I downloaded the new os7 on my ipad mini. Now in order to use the Ipad, I need to enter a passcode. I cannot get pass this screen. I did
    not set it up to use a passcode. What can I do? I am not too computer savy.

    I have the same problem. I upgraded to iOS7, entered my usual passcode when prompted in setup, and when I tried to access my iPad after installation was finished it denied my passcode. I can't connect to any internet to erase it or anything because the new iOS hasn't yet been configured to a wifi network, so I can't backup from anything either.
    When I connect the iPad to iTunes, it tells me that Find My iPad must be disabled on my iPad before backup or restore can continue - and I can't access anything beyond the lock screen of my iPad at all because it refuses to accept my passcode, so I can't get to Find My iPad.

  • Hi, please help me , i get notification about a new update for my iPad when I do the instal for the new version it is asking me for a passcode but which passcode may I have to enter? Because when I enter my gmail passcode it is call me that my pass fail

    Hi, please help me , i get notification about a new update for my iPad when I do the instal for the new version it is asking me for a passcode but which passcode may I have to enter? Because when I enter my gmail passcode it is call me that my passcode is failed

    The passcode you need to enter is the passcode you set on your device. It is the passcode that you enter when you turn on your iPad or awaken it from sleep after and Auto lock.
    If you do not know or remember your password and did not store it somewhere then you will have to restore your device.
    http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1212

  • I locked my ipad and cant remember my 4 digit code to unlock it.  Can I unlock it any other way?

    I locked my ipad awhile ago and now I can't remember my 4 digit code to unlock it.  Can I unlock it any other way? Can I find my password anywhere on the cloud?

    If the iPad was running iOS 7,  iCloud: Find My iPhone Activation Lock in iOS 7
    http://support.apple.com/kb/HT5818
    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
    Saw this solution on another post about an iPad in a school environment. Might work on your iPad so you won't lose everything.
    ~~~~~~~~~~~~~
    ‘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 cancelling 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.
    ~~~~~~~~~~~~~
    Try it and good luck. You have nothing more to lose if it doesn't work for you.
     Cheers, Tom

  • On my i pad mini what is the correct procedure to LOCK our IPAD MINI for automatic i cloud back up ?

    on my i pad mini what is the correct procedure to LOCK our IPAD MINI for automatic i cloud back up ? I am never sure the back up is working. It checked the owner manual but did not find what I need. Can someone give mt the step by step "how to" help so That I know everything is completely backed up to i cloud
    thank you
    olefuzz0115

    Are you plugging in every night, locking the iPad and connected to WiFi? Are you meeting all three requirements?
    Well that is what I do and it works for me because I can see the next day that the new backup shows in Settings>iCloud>Storage and Backup>Backup Now. If you look at my screenshot - you will see that I experimented to make sure that it would work. I responded on July 3 at 12:24 PM when you posted. Then I locked the iPad, plugged it in and waited for about 30 minutes before I unlocked the iPad to see if it backed up. The screenshot shows the backup was completed at 12:44 PM on July 3.
    I also backup with iTunes and I almost never auto backup. I just initate the back up on my own. But the instructions that I posted are right from the settings. You can read it for yourself in the screenshot.
    You do have to wait for at least 24 hours before the next backup will take place, but if you are getting a message that you haven't backed up a week later, I can't explain that.
    Dont trust that message. Look and see what the date of the last backup was. That's the only way to know for sure.

  • How can i lock lost iPad using Mac?

    Lost my iPad yesterday, does anyone know how i can lock my iPad (so the one who got it won't be able to use it) using my Macbook?

    Report to police along with serial number. Change all your passwords.
    These links may be helpful.
    How to Track and Report Stolen iPad
    http://www.ipadastic.com/tutorials/how-to-track-and-report-stolen-ipad
    Reporting a lost or stolen Apple product
    http://support.apple.com/kb/ht2526
    Report Stolen iPad Tips and iPad Theft Prevention
    http://www.stolen-property.com/report-stolen-ipad.php
    How to recover a lost or stolen iPad
    http://ipadhelp.com/ipad-help/how-to-recover-a-lost-or-stolen-ipad/
    How to Find a Stolen iPad
    http://www.ehow.com/how_7586429_stolen-ipad.html
    Apple Product Lost or Stolen
    http://sites.google.com/site/appleclubfhs/support/advice-and-articles/lost-or-st olen
    Oops! iForgot My New iPad On the Plane; Now What?
    http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052702303459004577362194012634000.html
    If you don't know your lost/stolen iPad's serial number, use the instructions below. The S/N is also on the iPad's box.
    How to Find Your iPad Serial Number
    http://www.ipadastic.com/tutorials/how-to-find-your-ipad-serial-number
     Cheers, Tom

  • What do i do if an ex employe locked my ipad with icloud password.

    Here's the situatiën.
    We use ipads to go to our customers and show our products. There is an (ex) employe who is fired from the company. (With a good reasen).
    This guy used icloud settings with his own icloud account. When he was fired he remotely locked the ipad. He now says that the ipad was his. It was never his ipad. We called him but he changed his number. We mailed him and emailed him. No response. We tried to restore with itunes but it doesn't work. Someone told us to go apple store with your receipt, but here is another problem. We changed our bookkeeper company because they had an issue with an employe who lost alot of receipts from a lot of company's Including ours. (I know that this sounds like a fairy tale). The receipt from the ipad was probably (99% sure) lost with this company's problem.
    I am stuck with a beautiful idevice which i cannot use anymore. I even went to the police but they say they cant help me with this problem.
    Please anyone advice..
    I am going crazy..

    Talk to Apple Support. A Senior Advisor could unlock the device as long as you are able to provide the device serial number and proof of purchase.
    The direct number for Apple’s Support is (800) 694-7466
    Streamlined email process for removing activation lock
    AppleCare has announced a new process to assist institutions with returned devices which may be activated locked.  For customers who experience this for the first time please call AppleCare at 800-800-2775 so that the process and needed documentation can be explained.  After the initial call customers can email with the required documentation for all Activation Lock Removal requests.
     Cheers, Tom

Maybe you are looking for

  • ID-CS4: Trouble observing XMLTag changes to page elements (or rather their stories)...

    I have created a small project that uses the same approach to monitoring stories as the one used in the GotoLastTextEdit sample project. The GotoLastTextEdit project example does the following: - Sets up a responder that monitor open/close signals fo

  • 'a device attached to the computer is not functioning'

    I ran into an error today importing files from my iPhone5 to my PC. The error read: 'a device attached to the computer is not functioning' It happened repeatedly for certian (larger) files that I would attempt to transfer. The solution, I found was t

  • Solaris 10 upgrade with mirrored OS (meta-device) partition

    I will going to upgrade my host from Solaris 10 5/08 (U5) to Solaris 10 10/09 (U8). The installation media is a cdrom. On my host, I used Solaris Volume Manager (SVM) to mirror /, /var, and swap. My Question is: Before the upgrade, should I just need

  • What exactly is the subject of this forum?

    Is it about Oracle Financial Services Application? Or just Oracle Financials, in general? Also, the guy that started the forum invited people to ask questions, and as near as I can tell, he has never responded to a single one of them. What's going on

  • How much time does 8.2 software have?

    I've been reviewing software revisions for the Cisco ASA 5500 family.  We have a few clients running 8.2 and the jump to 8.3 will require significant effort to make sure everything translates properly.  There are no features in 8.3 that these clients