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Guided access

I put my iPad on guided access for my child to use on not wonder through different apps. But now I can’t get it off of guided access. And i already tried triple hitting the home button.

Posted on Mar 24, 2023 10:36 AM

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Posted on Mar 24, 2023 11:09 AM

If your iPad doesn’t have the Home button (models with Face ID or with Touch ID in the top button), do the following:


  1. Press and quickly release the volume button nearest to the top button.
  2. Press and quickly release the volume button farthest from the top button.
  3. Press and hold the top button.
  4. When the Apple logo appears, release the top button.




Then follow the instructions previously provided.

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Mar 24, 2023 11:09 AM in response to V_sm

If your iPad doesn’t have the Home button (models with Face ID or with Touch ID in the top button), do the following:


  1. Press and quickly release the volume button nearest to the top button.
  2. Press and quickly release the volume button farthest from the top button.
  3. Press and hold the top button.
  4. When the Apple logo appears, release the top button.




Then follow the instructions previously provided.

Mar 24, 2023 10:41 AM in response to V_sm

When you are stuck in Guided Access mode, you are really stuck as the typical triple tap on the home button to quit out of Guided Access doesn't work. Even a forced exit won't work because the power button and the home button are disabled. 


The only way to get out of Guided Access is to press the Home and Power button together for 15 seconds. This should turn off Guided Access by forcibly rebooting your device. Once your device is restarted, you can then go to Settings > Accessibility > Guided Access > Guided Access - and turn off Guided Access if needed.


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