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my recovery mode screen won't come up on my ipad.

I have forgotten my ipad password and can't unlock it. The forum says I need to shut down the iPad and then connect it to my computer and hit the home button until the recovery mode screen comes up. It does not. Help?


iPad Air 2, iOS 12

Posted on May 24, 2020 5:25 PM

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Posted on May 24, 2020 5:27 PM

Hello,


Please refer to the following Apple Support document.


If you can't update or restore your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support

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my recovery mode screen won't come up on my ipad.

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