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Can I remotely change the password to prevent someone from getting into it that knows what it is and has my device

Can I remotely change my iPad password to prevent someone who knows it from getting into it without the erasing my device

Posted on Oct 25, 2020 3:34 PM

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Posted on Oct 25, 2020 3:58 PM

Your iPad Passcode cannot be remotely changed. However, if the iPad has an active network connection, the iPad can be remotely disabled. Use these procedures:

If your iPhone, iPad or iPod touch is lost or stolen – Apple Support

Use the Find My app to locate a lost or stolen device – Apple Support


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Oct 25, 2020 3:58 PM in response to kaya293

Your iPad Passcode cannot be remotely changed. However, if the iPad has an active network connection, the iPad can be remotely disabled. Use these procedures:

If your iPhone, iPad or iPod touch is lost or stolen – Apple Support

Use the Find My app to locate a lost or stolen device – Apple Support


Can I remotely change the password to prevent someone from getting into it that knows what it is and has my device

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