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my ipad is disbaled but itunes says it wont connect because I must enter a passcode on my ipad. How can I di that when the ipad is disabled???

My ipad is disabled. I tried doing the resets listed on Apple Support. BUT Itunes wont recognize the device because it says i must enter a passcode. Which I CAN NOT do because the ipad is disabled.

iPad, iOS 10

Posted on Feb 12, 2021 7:33 AM

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Posted on Feb 12, 2021 7:35 AM

You are on the right track, but if you are asked that you have not put the iPad in recovery mode.


Follow the steps in this article:

If you forgot the passcode on your iPad, or your iPad is disabled - Apple Support


If you have a backup you can restore it from that

Restore your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch from a backup - Apple Support


Good luck!

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Feb 12, 2021 7:35 AM in response to JenMontour

You are on the right track, but if you are asked that you have not put the iPad in recovery mode.


Follow the steps in this article:

If you forgot the passcode on your iPad, or your iPad is disabled - Apple Support


If you have a backup you can restore it from that

Restore your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch from a backup - Apple Support


Good luck!

Feb 12, 2021 7:46 AM in response to JenMontour

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

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


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). If your PC/Mac fails to recognise your iPad when connected, this support page may be helpful with troubleshooting:

If your computer doesn't recognize your iPhone, iPad, or iPod - Apple Support


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:

If you forgot your Apple ID - Apple Support


More information about recovery of your AppleID password:

If you forgot your Apple ID password - Apple Support


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


my ipad is disbaled but itunes says it wont connect because I must enter a passcode on my ipad. How can I di that when the ipad is disabled???

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