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How to open my iPod mini because I forgot the passcode

How can I open my iPod mini which I forgot the passcode already because I hide it to restrict my grandson using it in order not to bother him in his school activities.

iPad mini, iOS 9

Posted on Jul 12, 2020 11:10 AM

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Jul 12, 2020 5:42 PM in response to bensurit1950

If your iPad is disabled, or you have forgotten your iPad passcode, you’ll need to follow this process:

https://support.apple.com/en-gb/HT211078


You’ll need access to either a PC (with iTunes installed) or a Mac (with iTunes or Finder - as appropriate for the installed version of MacOS).


You’ll also need your AppleID and associated password. If these have also been forgotten, they can be recovered here:

https://iforgot.apple.com


To recover your credentials, you’ll need access to one of the following:

  • Your primary email address mailbox that corresponds with your AppleID
  • Any of the secondary/recovery email addresses that should be configured for your AppleID account
  • Any of the trusted telephone numbers (fixed line or Cellular/Mobile) that are associated with your AppleID


Unless you AppleID account has not been fully/correctly configured, or has been seriously neglected, recovery of the AppleID and password should not be difficult.


More information about recovery of your AppleID:

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201354


More information about recovery of your AppleID password:

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201487


When you recover access to your credentials, you would be well advised to log-in to your AppleID account from a web browser - and verify/update any email addresses and trusted telephone numbers:

https://appleid.apple.com

Jul 13, 2020 8:33 AM in response to bensurit1950

You may render this almost nearly 8-year old iPad completely useless, now IF you end up completely resetting this device.

Here's why.


Tap and read my links below for my additional info concerning your old iPad model.


"Sudden App Death” for Completely Res… - Apple Community


If you own OLD 8 and 9 Year Old iPad mo… - Apple Community



Sorry and Best of Luck to You!

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