My mini ipad is saying connect to itunes

my mini ipad is saying connect to iTunes what do I do ??

That implies that it's gone into recovery mode - connect the iPad to your computer by its cable, and you open iTunes on the computer it should recognise the iPad and you should let you reset the iPad back to factory defaults, after which you can restore to your last backup (if you've only been backing up to the cloud then after resetting the iPad you may need to do Settings > General > Reset > Erase All Content & Settings on it so that you can get to the iOS Setup Assistant screens on it and be able to restore to the icloud backup) or just resync your content to it.

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  • My ipad is saying connect to itunes because it has been disabled. but my itunes says i need to unlock it before i cant do anything. i need help.

    My ipad is saying connect to itunes because it has been disabled. but my itunes says i need to unlock it before i cant do anything. i need help.

    Hi Stephanie,
    Welcome to Apple Support Communities.
    It sounds like you're going to have to put the iPad in to recovery mode before you can restore it. The article linked below provides more details about the passcode lock and will walk you through putting the process of restoring from recovery mode.
    iOS: Forgot passcode or device disabled
    http://support.apple.com/kb/ht1212
    Use recovery mode
    Follow these steps if you never synced your device with iTunes, if you don't have Find My iPhone set up, or if you can't get to your own computer. You'll need to put your device in recovery mode, which will erase the device and its passcode. Then you'll restore your device as new or from a backup.
    Disconnect all cables from your device.
    Turn off your device.
    Press and hold the Home button. While holding the Home button, connect your device to iTunes. If your device doesn't turn on automatically, turn it on.
    Continue holding the Home button until you see the Connect to iTunes screen.
    iTunes will alert you that it has detected a device in recovery mode.
    Click OK, then restore the device.
    Cheers!
    -Jason

  • Wrong password resulted in disabling of the ipad. it says connect to itunes, i did but i am not able to activate the ipad

    wrong password resulted in disabling of the ipad. it says connect to itunes, i did but i am not able to activate the ipad.
    Ipad has been disabled

    You may need to put the iPad into recovery mode  : http://support.apple.com/kb/ht1808 - you should then be able to reset it via your computer's iTunes and restore/resync your content to it

  • My ipad just says connect to itunes but when I connect to itunes it does not show up in itunes nor does it start.... please help!!!!!!!

    Hello,
    I have a ipad 1 with me which is saying connect to itunes but when I connect to my laptop for itunes, ipad does not show up on itunes and ipad does not start also....
    Abhishek

    Try recovery mode now.
    iOS: Unable to update or restore - Apple - Support

  • When I turn on iPad it says connect to iTunes after attempting a restore

    Been having a bit of trouble with my iPad recently so thought I would do a factory reset to try and fix it. So i put it on to do the reset using iTunes and left the room, only to come back 5 minutes later and see that my iPad is showing the iTunes logo with the USB plug-in image. Which I thought was odd as it was already connected to iTunes in the first place when i left the room...I disconnected and re-connected a couple of times with no luck, however the sound on my laptop was coming through as though the laptop was recognizing the device had been connected but no such luck with iTunes picking it up and recognizing the connection. I then tried turning the iPad off a few times and turning back on to no avail. I then started searching online for answers and solutions about trying to go into recovery mode but the iPad wont. When I press the power down button on the iPad I do not get any 'slider' or anything to swipe as you normally would when you turn off an apple device. When I try holding down the home button on the iPad whilst connecting the iPad to the USB which is connected to my laptop it does not go into recovery mode. But I am still hearing the noise as though the laptop is recognizing the device, it is just iTunes that is not. I do have the latest version of iTunes, as that is what I thought would be the initial problem so I downloaded it but it made little-to-no difference. I believe the system software on the iPad was up-to-date too.
    Has anyone else had a similar issue? Been searching online for solutions for the best part of 2 hours now and nothing is seeming to work or make any difference.
    If anyone can help I am grateful
    Thanks

    UPDATE: I have managed to get it working, after disconnecting and re-connecting over 50 times, iTunes finally picked it up and I have now completed the factory reset and everything is now working as it should

  • How come when you turn on the ipad it says connect to itunes

    I have had this ipad since last year and one day i have turn on the ipad and i read that it said "Connect To iTunes".
    i have done that but nothing happen to my ipad, I think somethink jammed the ipad. I hope you can help me because
    most people who fix electronics can be kind of to much money  so I want you guy's to help me please.
                                                                                                                                                     Thank You ,
                                                                                                                                                           Mohammed Saleh

    You need to restore your iPad with iTunes in order to get it working again. Make sure that you see the part at the end about using recovery mode as you may need to use that method to restore.
    iTunes: Restoring iOS software

  • Ipad Mini , ipad is disabled connect to itunes

    Please i need to ask you is possible to backup my ipad Mini, in disabled mode.
    i have all my data in iPad , i I don't have a backup and i don't have activated iCloud
    please can you help to get my data , or backup ipad.
    Thank You

    IF you have previously synced your iPad with a computer it may be possible to backup. If you have not synced with a computer it is not possible.
    See here for the details of how to proceed: Forgot passcode for your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch, or your device is disabled - Apple Support

  • I have disabled my ipad which says 'connect to itunes' when i connect it, it then says 'unable to connect emma's ipad as it is has a passcode lock' what do i do?

    please help

    If you encounter any problem requiring your password put the iPad into recovery mode. See:
    http://support.apple.com/kb/ht1808

  • TS4036 IPad disabled, says connect to iTunes? I did a restore and now time cannot be set to correct time.

    also this is the second time I have had to restore Ipad

    I know how to reset time. It just want stay fixed.   Its about three hours behind. The time zone is right, and set to automatic. The question on restore. I have had t0 restore twice now. I am not doing anything that I know that would cause it to crash.
    When it crashes, you want know untill the next time you start up the pad from being turn off.

  • I am unable to unlock my ipad, it says "connct to itunes" any help?

    i am unable to unlock my ipad, it says"connect to itunes", any help?

    See if any of these suggestions help.
    Tap the "waiting" or "installing" icon and see if you can pause it. If it does pause, then tap it again and see if it will resume. If that works, repeat the same steps for each icon.
    Reboot the iPad by holding down on the sleep and home buttons at the same time for about 10-15 seconds until the Apple Logo appears - ignore the red slider - let go of the buttons.
    Make sure that you do not have a stalled download in iTunes - a song or podcast .... if you have a download in there that did not finish, complete that one first. Only one thing can download at a time on the iPad so that could be what is causing the problem.
    You can try resetting all settings. 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.
    If all else fails, you might be best served if you download the updates or the apps in iTunes on your computer and then sync the content to your iPad.

  • After I tried to update my Ipad mini, it kept saying hello in different languages on my lock screen and then when I slide across, it says connected to itunes but it's not doing anything!! Please help!!! And by the way it's plugged into the laptop to itune

    After I tried to update my Ipad mini to the newest update, it kept saying hello on my lock screen in different languages and then when I slide the screen across, it says connected to itunes but it's not doing anything!! By the way my Ipad mini is plugged into my computer and connected to itunes!! Please help me!!

    FORCE IPAD INTO RECOVERY MODE
    1. Turn off iPad
    2. Turn on computer and launch iTunes (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 iTunes and plug
    5. Release Home button.
    ON COMPUTER
    6. iTunes has detected iPad in recovery mode. You must restore this iPad before it can be used with iTunes.
    7. Select "Restore iPad"...
    Note:
    1. Data will be lost if you do not have backup
    2. You must follow step 1 to step 4 VERY CLOSELY.

  • Hi my mini ipad has locked me out and says connect to Itunes but it wont connect to it

    Hi my mini ipad has locked me out and says connect to Itunes but it wont connect to it

    Try:
    Placing your device into recovery (DFU-Device Firmware Upgrade) mode:
    Follow these steps to place your iOS device into recovery mode. If your iOS device is already in recovery mode, you can proceed immediately to step 6.
       1. Disconnect the USB cable from the iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch, but leave the
           other end of the cable connected to your computer's USB port.
       2. Turn off the device: Press and hold the Sleep/Wake button for a few seconds
           until the red slider appears, then slide the slider. Wait for the device to turn off.
                  * If you cannot turn off the device using the slider, press and hold the
                    Sleep/Wake and Home buttons at the same time. When the device turns off,
                    release the Sleep/Wake and Home buttons.
      3. While pressing and holding the Home button, reconnect the USB cable to the
           device. The device should turn on. Note: If you see the battery charge warning,
           let the device charge for at least ten minutes to ensure that the battery has some
           charge, and then start with step 2 again.
      4. Continue holding the Home button until you see the "Connect to iTunes" screen.
           When this screen appears you can release the Home button:
      5. If necessary, open iTunes. You should see the following "recovery mode" alert:
      6. Use iTunes to restore the device.
    If you don't see the "Connect to iTunes" screen, try these steps again. If you see the "Connect to iTunes" screen but the device does not appear in iTunes, see this article and its related links.
    Note: When using recovery mode, you can only restore the device. All user content on the device will be erased, but if you had previously synced with iTunes on this computer, you can restore from a previous backup. See this article for more information.

  • My ipad mini was disabled and kept saying connect to itunes how do i do that

    my ipad mini was disabled and kept saying connect to itunes how do i do that

    FORCE IPAD INTO RECOVERY MODE
    1. Turn off iPad
    2. Turn on computer and launch iTunes (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 iTunes and plug
    5. Release Home button.
    ON COMPUTER
    6. iTunes has detected iPad in recovery mode. You must restore this iPad before it can be used with iTunes.
    7. Select "Restore iPad"...
    Note:
    1. Data will be lost if you do not have backup
    2. If you did not do step 4 properly, start all over again.

  • HT1212 I've been trying to restore my mini ipad to factory settings. When I click restore ipad (while its connected to itunes) it will update for a while then a pop up will say I have to enter the passcode on the ipad! IDK THE PASSWORD!!! HELP

    I've been trying to restore my daughter's mini ipad to factory settings. When I click restore ipad (while it's connected to itunes) it will update for a while then a pop up will say I need to enter the passcode on the ipad!! That's the whole point of restoring the ipad. We don't know the password and it's disabled. HELP

    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.
    ~~~~~~~~~~~~~
    ‘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.
    ~~~~~~~~~~~~~
    Try it and good luck. You have nothing more to lose if it doesn't work for you.
     Cheers, Tom

  • Mini ipad has frozen and won't let me restore showng 3014 error code.  I have tried all suggestions to correct error and mini ipad is now frozen saying connect to itunes.  Can't i just reboot it somehow?

    BIG QUESTION!!!!
    My mini ipad has frozen and won't let me restore showing 3014 error code.  I have tried all suggestions to correct error and now is frozen saying connect to itunes which just shows the error message..  Can't i just reboot it somehow?

    Hi annababs,
    This article has troubleshooting specific for error 3014:
    iTunes: Specific update-and-restore error messages and advanced troubleshooting
    http://support.apple.com/kb/ts3694
    Unable to contact the iOS software update server gs.apple.com
    Error 1004, 1013, 1638, 3014, 3194: These errors may be the result of the connection to gs.apple.com being redirected or blocked. Follow these steps to resolve these errors:
    Install the latest version of iTunes.
    Check security software and ensure that communication to gs.apple.com is allowed. Follow these stepsfor assistance with security software.
    Check the hosts file. The restore will fail if there is an active entry to redirect gs.apple.com. Follow theadvanced iTunes Store troubleshooting steps to edit the hosts file or revert to a default hosts file. See "Blocked by configuration: (Mac OS X/Windows) > Rebuild network information."
    Try to restore from another known-good computer and network.
    If the errors persist on another computer, the device may need service.
    If that does not work, this article may be able to help:
    iOS: Unable to update or restore
    http://support.apple.com/kb/ht1808
    Take care,
    - Ari

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