HT1455 it is asking for a passcode to enter safe mode

my husband moved all the applications everywhere and i dont no how to put them back is there anyway to back date the computer ,he removed system settings its not in the right place so i cant open it ,the computer want let me clinck on nothing i have a osx 10.4.11 its old

Wow, sounds like Firmware protection is setup!?
Firmware password protection in Mac OS X ...
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1352
It would block usage of all the startup keys, like C, N, T, D, CMD+s, CMD+Option+p+r, CMD +v, Option boot will show a lock, and Shift, as well as booting from anything but the Hard Drive.
Force Removing Password Protection
1) Add or remove DIMMs to change the total amount of RAM in the computer.
2) Then, the PRAM must be reset 3 times. (Command + Option + P + R).
http://www.securemac.com/openfirmwarepasswordprotection.php

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After ios 8 update ipad2 is asking for a passcode

Posting for my wife, since she's given up and gone to bed. Yes, I've read all the lovely information on what to do if you've forgotten your passcode. Here's the problem; she's never used one. Ever. She was working on her ipad earlier this evening, updated, and is now locked out because she can't enter a passcode. After repeatedly locking the thing up entering every conceivable 4-digit number either of us would have used had we used one (even tried 0000) we are now the proud owners of a very expensive paperweight.
A follow-up, as I already know what the first responses will be. She does not have a backup as we've never figured out how to have iTunes allow one computer to be authorized for two accounts. I assumed she was backing up to iCloud but apparently not. What, if any, information would she be able to recover if she had to completely reset? All of her business data is on the pad; contacts, appointment calender, the works. Do contacts and calender get saved to iCloud if you don't use it to backup the device? If we can get that much at least she can start over, though I suspect it won't be on an iPad. I wasn't aware she knew some of the words she was using on her way up the stairs.
Just to weed out a couple of other probable comments, she does not use Find my device, has never had to enter a passcode on her lockscreen (just a swipe) before, and installed the update over WiFi. I have not updated any of my devices and won't be until I know what happened with hers, so I'm not sure what the process is or where a code might have been accidentally entered. She swears she didn't enter any codes during the update, but I am of the "believe but verify" camp when computers are involved.
I have a pretty good idea the answer is going to be "You're SOL, reset or chuck it" but I hold onto a thin thread of hope.

At what stage is it asking for a passcode?
The reason I ask is that during the upgrade process, the upgrade will ask you for a passcode if you do not already have one set; you have to explicitly tell it not to add a passcode if you didn't have one set.
Is it possible that at that stage of the upgrade, your wife just entered four digits assuming it was asking her for a prior passcode, and now the device is using those digits as a passcode?

Just got home with my ipad and its asking for a passcode which i haven't set.....any ideas please???

just got home with my new ipad and its asking for a passcode to let me in - haven't set one up, wasn't told about this in store, any ideas please???? Have tried my apple password & my passcode i use with my i-phone but none works.

Was this a used iPad? Try going to Settings > General > Reset > Erase All Content and Settings. This will completely restore the iPad to brand new. It will erase all content, but since the iPad is brand new and you haven't made any changes to it, there is no content that will be erased. Except the passcode, of course

HT4061 I cannot access my I Pad it is asking for a passcode, I did not set one, so a code has been created and i need to have it reset

I cannot access my Ipad. It is asking for a passcode, I did not set one. How do I reset this so that I can log onto my Ipad?

Hey dmplinton518,
You'll want to follow the directions in here:
iOS: Forgotten passcode or device disabled after entering wrong passcode
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1212
Sincerely,
Delgadoh

When I try to reset my iPad mini it keeps asking for a passcode! have tried restoring, connecting to iTunes and looked for the 'set up as new iPad' notification, but nothing is working? can anyone help please?

I know my passcode is correct but when I try to reset my iPad mini it keeps asking for a passcode! have tried restoring, connecting to iTunes and looked for the 'set up as new iPad' notification, but nothing is working? can anyone help please?

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
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How to Reset a Forgotten Password for an iOS Device
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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.
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‘iPad is disabled’ fix without resetting using iTunes
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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).
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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.
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Try it and good luck. You have nothing more to lose if it doesn't work for you.
 Cheers, Tom

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Not sure if this applies to your region, but in Australia the SIM password is often written on the "credit card" sized plastic card that the SIM was provided to you with the phone by the telco. Do you still have this? It could be in the iPhone box?

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My iPad has suddenly lost my camera and FaceTime apps. I've tried to go into the restrictions however it is asking for passcode I never set up. Then I've tried to do a reset but it to is asking for a passcode that I never set up.

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My ipad mini 3 is asking for a passcode , but i havent set it up yet please help me

I am using a ipad mini 3
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DO NOT RELEASE BUTTON until you see picture of iTunes and plug
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ON COMPUTER
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7. Select "Restore iPad"...
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I am unable to connect my Iphone to Itunes, I recieve an error message asking for a passcode

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I forgot the passcode to turn off restrictions. I have restored my iPad back to the factory settings and then synced it with the latest backup. The restrictions are still on and it is asking for the passcode. Can someone tell me how to get that off.

I forgot the passcode to turn off restrictions. I have restored my iPad back to the factory settings and then synced it with the latest backup. The restrictions are still on and it is asking for the passcode. Can someone tell me how to get that off.

The only option is to wipe the device clean and restore it to factory settings. Hope you have a backup.
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 Cheers, Tom

HT4061 I never set up a paascode and haven't used my ipad in about 2 wks. now its asking for a passcode to unlick. help

I never set up a paascode and haven't used my ipad in about 2 wks. now its asking for a passcode to unlick. help

LOST PASSCODE
You should be able to remove the passcode by restoring the device.
Connect the device to the computer with which you normally sync and open iTunes.
Note: If iTunes prompts you to enter the passcode, try another computer that you have synced with. Otherwise, go to "If you have never synced your device with iTunes", below.
Right-click the device in the left column and select Back up.
When the backup is complete, select Restore.
When finished, restore from your most recent backup.
Otherwise read this
If that doesn’t work you will need to perform a factory restore to remove it. Or read:
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Since downloading the latest ios my ipad2 asks for a passcode to get in. Since I have never had one I cant give it one and I cant open it up. How do I bypass the this please.

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I turned my ipad off. It's now asking for a passcode. Is that the same as my Apple ID password?

I turned my ipad off. It's now asking for a passcode. Is that the same as the password for my Apple ID. I used it but it still will not let me get access,

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