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my ipad is disabled and it says connect to iTunes, how do i unlock my ipad?

how do i unlock and restore my ipad thats disabled?

iPad Pro 10.5-inch, Wi-Fi

Posted on Oct 29, 2021 8:54 PM

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Posted on Oct 30, 2021 2:53 PM

Your iPad went into restore mode.

If you have never backed up the data on this iPad, then the data inside of this iPad is, now, gone forever.


If you have access to a full computer, like a Mac or Windows PC, try either using the Finder on a Mac that has the newest macOS Catalina installed OR with an older Mac with an older Mac OS, download and install the latest iTunes version ( or latest iTunes for Windows PC ), make sure the Mac or Windows PC is connected to the Internet, connect your iPad by the USB charge cable to the computer and let the iTunes application to reset this iPad.


Make sure your iPad is, at least, charged to 50% or greater to attempt this.


If NO access to a Mac or Windows computer, you will have to seek help from a good friend or family member, with a full Mac or Windows PC, to help you out


OR


Search online to locate and call contact your nearest, “local” Apple Store location to try/attempt to make an appointment to get your Apple iPad upgraded/updated to its latest iPadOS 15 version.

Apple Store employees will be glad to help/assist you.



Best of Luck to You!

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Oct 30, 2021 2:53 PM in response to PinayLivingtheislandworld

Your iPad went into restore mode.

If you have never backed up the data on this iPad, then the data inside of this iPad is, now, gone forever.


If you have access to a full computer, like a Mac or Windows PC, try either using the Finder on a Mac that has the newest macOS Catalina installed OR with an older Mac with an older Mac OS, download and install the latest iTunes version ( or latest iTunes for Windows PC ), make sure the Mac or Windows PC is connected to the Internet, connect your iPad by the USB charge cable to the computer and let the iTunes application to reset this iPad.


Make sure your iPad is, at least, charged to 50% or greater to attempt this.


If NO access to a Mac or Windows computer, you will have to seek help from a good friend or family member, with a full Mac or Windows PC, to help you out


OR


Search online to locate and call contact your nearest, “local” Apple Store location to try/attempt to make an appointment to get your Apple iPad upgraded/updated to its latest iPadOS 15 version.

Apple Store employees will be glad to help/assist you.



Best of Luck to You!

my ipad is disabled and it says connect to iTunes, how do i unlock my ipad?

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