How to un-disable iPad
My father just recently passed away and when we tried to go on his iPad it disabled it because we didn't have the password. Is there any way we can undo that without losing all the stuff on the iPad? He didn't sync it to a computer so that option is not possible. Thank you
May331 wrote:
... his iPad it disabled it because we didn't have the password. ...
Once the Device is asking to be Restored with iTunes... it is too late to save anything...
See Here > http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1808
You may need to try this More than Once... Be sure to Follow ALL the Steps...
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eileenfromwellington wrote:
that doesn't work
It works fine if you have backed up your phone. Just wipe it using your registered Apple ID and then restore it as a new device and reinstall your backup.
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http://support.apple.com/kb/ht1212
How can I unlock my iPad if I forgot the passcode?
http://tinyurl.com/7ndy8tb
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Try it and good luck. You have nothing more to lose if it doesn't work for you.
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FORCE IPAD INTO RECOVERY MODE
1. Hold Sleep/Wake button down and slide to turn off iPad
2. Turn on computer and launch iTune (make sure you have the latest version of iTune)
3. Plug USB cable into computer's USB port
4. Hold Home button down and plug the other end of cable into docking port. Do not release button until you see picture of iTune and plug.
5. Release Home button.
ON COMPUTER
6. iTune has detected iPad in recovery mode. You must restore this iPad before it can be used with iTune.
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My iPad is disabled and I cannot get it working, not even in recovery mode. It has a password and now it won't unlock . I've never backed it up and never had the need to connect to iTunes. How do I get it working again? I don't mind setting up again. But it's not clear what happens if I erase all contents, will it remain locked? It's not lost or stolen, it locked itself by accident in my bag.
You need to force the iPad into recovery mode and restore it.
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1808
If that's not working, post back and tell us exactly where the process is failing and perhaps we can offer further suggestions.
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If it's disabled then you can't put it online. Cancel the icloud.com remote wipe and reset the iPad by connecting it to your computer's iTunes : Forgot passcode for your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch, or your device is disabled - Apple Support - you may have to use the recovery mode instructions half-way down that page
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Have you followed the instructions here: Forgot passcode for your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch, or your device is disabled - Apple Support
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i tried itunes but it cant connect due to it being disabled. is there a phone number i can call.Hello there, rickh.
The following Knowledge Base article provides the assistance you are looking for:
iOS: Forgotten passcode or device disabled after entering wrong passcode
http://support.apple.com/kb/ht1212
In the future, if you'd like to contact Apple directly a great place to start is:
Apple - Support - Product Selection
getsupport.apple.com
Thanks for reaching out to Apple Support Communities.
Cheers,
Pedro. -
HT4623 how to unlock disabled Ipad
My Ipad disabled after loading IOS7 .First it offered a screen asking for password to unlock it ( I had never set up a password before) after several attempts to escape from this password window, unit became disabled.
Restore the device via iTunes.
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Did you get the iPad brand new - out of the box? If so, try:
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1212
Was it used by someone else before you got it? If so, it may be activation locked as described here:
http://support.apple.com/kb/PH13695
The former owner would have to unlock it using her/his Apple ID and password for you to use it. -
How to unlock disabled ipad mini as soon as possible..???
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Need more info in order to help you. Is it locked because you entered the wrong passcode too many times? This article should help. http://support.apple.com/kb/ht1212
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HT1430 how to fix disable due to forgotten password
please tell me how to fix disabled ipad due to forgotten password
Password for what?
Are you referring to the passcode for your device?
This article contains instructions on what to do if have forgotten your passcode or your device is disabled:
iOS: Forgotten passcode or device disabled after entering wrong passcode
http://support.apple.com/kb/ht1212 -
How can I disable software update in the settings of our company iPad?
Hi, Just need your help guys. How can I disable or hide the software update settings in our company's iPad? Our company don't want to update all the iPad fixed asset to our employee. Thanks.
There are two files that ought to change when you set your preference:
"/Users/yourname/Library/Preferences/com.apple.systempreferences.plist"
"/Users/yourname/Library/Preferences/com.apple.scheduler.plist"
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How do you unlock a disabled ipad mini? I have my notes in Notability and I don't want to lose them. I know my passcode but I left my keyboard on and it disabled it.
Unfortunately... Once the Device is asking to be Restored with iTunes... it is too late to save anything...
See Here > http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1808
However... Once you have Recovered your Device...
Re-Sync your Content or Restore from the most recent Backup...
Restore from Backup > http://support.apple.com/kb/ht1766
Jessica Sanchez wrote:
I am installing itunes to a laptop and have not sync device to this lap. ...
Using a computer, other than the one you have regularily been Syncing and Backing up to, was the begining of your issue. -
How to restore a disabled ipad mini
how to restore a disabled ipad mini
Hi lohia1,
If you are having issues with a disabled iPad, you may find the following article helpful:
iOS: Forgotten passcode or device disabled after entering wrong passcode
http://support.apple.com/kb/ht1212
Regards,
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