How to wipe old iPad and reset to factory settings
I have an older iPad I would like to restore to factory settings. How do I do that? It is looking for a 4 digit restrictions passcode? It's not my account pin.
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If you have forgotten the ScreenTime passcode (previously known as the Restrictions Passcode), one of the two procedures outlined within this link should resolve the problem:
If you forgot your Screen Time passcode - Apple Support
If your iPad is capable of supporting iPadOS 13.x, you should update to the most current version before attempting to resolve a forgotten ScreenTime passcode. The most recent iPadOS updates have introduced a new mechanism whereby a forgotten ScreenTime passcode can be reset without wiping the iPad.
To reset a forgotten ScreenTime passcode on older versions of iOS/iPadOS, the iPad must be reset “as new”, losing all locally stored data. In this situation, you’ll not be able to restore your data from an iCloud or iTunes backup - as the forgotten passcode is integral to the backup.
To restore to Factory settings, you’ll find this support page to be helpful:
Restore your iPhone, iPad or iPod to factory settings – Apple Support
I hope this information is helpful to you in successfully resetting your forgotten passcode - and/or your iPad to Factory settings.