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Disabled ipad

My grandson got my IPad disabled and I don’t have a computer to fix it only an IPhone... what do I do being computer illiterate and a grandma to get my IPad working again??

iPad, iPadOS 14

Posted on Mar 27, 2021 6:42 AM

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Posted on Mar 27, 2021 6:50 AM

You find somebody trusted and with a Mac or Windows computer that can perform the reset and erase on your behalf, or you engage an Apple repair provider or Apple Support or a Genius Bar if they’re open in your area.


There’s no way ‘round the requirement for a Mac or Windows computer for this reset-and-reload task.


Here’s the sequence: If you forgot the passcode on your iPad, or your iPad is disabled - Apple Support


You’ll then either be starting over, or will be restoring your backup if you’ve been keeping backups (presumably in iCloud): Restore your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch from a backup - Apple Support


Here’s how to create a backup, for the next time something happens to this iPad: How to back up your iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch - Apple Support


Unfortunately, there’s no way to back up this device, a d no way to recover or restore its contents, if there’s not already a backup.


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Mar 27, 2021 6:50 AM in response to Bubbybobo

You find somebody trusted and with a Mac or Windows computer that can perform the reset and erase on your behalf, or you engage an Apple repair provider or Apple Support or a Genius Bar if they’re open in your area.


There’s no way ‘round the requirement for a Mac or Windows computer for this reset-and-reload task.


Here’s the sequence: If you forgot the passcode on your iPad, or your iPad is disabled - Apple Support


You’ll then either be starting over, or will be restoring your backup if you’ve been keeping backups (presumably in iCloud): Restore your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch from a backup - Apple Support


Here’s how to create a backup, for the next time something happens to this iPad: How to back up your iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch - Apple Support


Unfortunately, there’s no way to back up this device, a d no way to recover or restore its contents, if there’s not already a backup.


Disabled ipad

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