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iPad passcode needs reset offline

My iPad apparently is offline and when I try to erase it from find a iPhone it says it’s offline and can’t be erased until it connects to WiFi

iPad mini 4, iOS 12

Posted on Jun 3, 2019 4:10 PM

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Posted on Jun 3, 2019 4:17 PM

If you have submitted the Erase instruction in Find my iPhone it will be executed next time the iPad goes online by either cellular or on WiFi with an internet access.


Your post suggests the iPad might be missing or stolen, in which case please see If your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch is lost or stolen - Apple Support

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Jun 3, 2019 4:17 PM in response to 123PCOX

If you have submitted the Erase instruction in Find my iPhone it will be executed next time the iPad goes online by either cellular or on WiFi with an internet access.


Your post suggests the iPad might be missing or stolen, in which case please see If your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch is lost or stolen - Apple Support

iPad passcode needs reset offline

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