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How do you reset you ipad without knowing the passcode to get in without a computer

How do you reset an iPad without knowing the password but it’s connected to your phone but doing it without my computer

iPad mini, iOS 9

Posted on Jun 19, 2020 4:01 PM

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Posted on Jun 19, 2020 4:04 PM

Unfortunately, if you have forgotten your device passcode (or your device is disabled) and you don’t have access to either a PC or Mac computer, you’re stuck. There is no alternative mechanism by which access can be recovered.


As such, you’ll need to follow this process:

If you’ve forgotten the passcode on your iPad, or your iPad is disabled – Apple Support


The PC or Mac doesn’t have to be yours - that of a willing friend or relative will do the job. It just needs to be a PC with iTunes installed, or a Mac with iTunes or Finder - as appropriate for the installed version of MacOS.

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Jun 19, 2020 4:04 PM in response to kayla_2002x

Unfortunately, if you have forgotten your device passcode (or your device is disabled) and you don’t have access to either a PC or Mac computer, you’re stuck. There is no alternative mechanism by which access can be recovered.


As such, you’ll need to follow this process:

If you’ve forgotten the passcode on your iPad, or your iPad is disabled – Apple Support


The PC or Mac doesn’t have to be yours - that of a willing friend or relative will do the job. It just needs to be a PC with iTunes installed, or a Mac with iTunes or Finder - as appropriate for the installed version of MacOS.

How do you reset you ipad without knowing the passcode to get in without a computer

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