How to factory reset ipad when disabled without computer

Erasing all of the data on an iPad and restoring it to its factory settings is something you can do from the iPad's settings – provided you remember your passcode. If you don't remember your passcode, or you've been locked out because you entered the wrong passcode too many times, you'll need to reset it using iTunes on your computer. If you have backed up your iPad, you'll be prompted to restore your data and settings when you sign in after the reset. If you haven't backed up your data, you can recover the apps you purchased, but ​your data won't be recoverable​.

If your iPad is just frozen and not responding to your taps, rather than being locked, you can usually solve the problem with a ​hard reset​.

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Resetting the iPad With iTunes

Before getting started, make sure that your computer has the latest version of iTunes installed and that you have a strong internet connection. Resetting an iPad is time sensitive, and your computer will need to download and install software on the iPad. If the process takes longer than 15 minutes, it will automatically abort the process and you will need to start all over again.

Apple computers come with iTunes already, so you can open it and update it if prompted. If you have a Windows PC, you can download iTunes from the Microsoft Store if you don't already have it.

  1. Open iTunes

  2. Sign into iTunes on your computer. As a security measure, you will need your Apple ID and password to reset the iPad.

  3. Start Recovery Mode

  4. Recovery mode is what directs iTunes to either update or erase the iPad. You need to start this process before connecting the iPad to your computer. Because you'll need to hold down a button or two while connecting the iPad, connect its cable to your computer first, and then you can more easily connect the iPad once recovery mode has started. The process varies a bit, depending on which iPad model you have.

  5. iPad with Home button​: Hold down the Top or Side button until the Power Off slider appears on the screen. Drag the slider to turn off the iPad. Then hold down the Home button while connecting the iPad to your computer. Release the Home button only after the recovery mode screen appears.

  6. iPad with Face ID​: Press and hold the Top button and one of the volume buttons until you see the Power Off slider. Drag the slider to turn off your iPad. Continue holding down the Top button and connect your device to the computer. You can release the Top button after you see the recover-mode screen.

  7. Restore the iPad to Factory Settings

  8. Once the recover-mode screen appears on the iPad, iTunes should automatically launch on your computer. It will give you the option to restore or update the iPad. Click ​Restore​. Restoring the iPad can take several minutes.

How to Hard Reset an iPad

If your iPad is frozen, preventing you from unlocking it with your passcode, or if it doesn't recognize your taps or the slider doesn't work, a hard reset/hard reboot of your iPad will often do the trick. This forces the iPad to turn off and on, flushing its memory clean. A hard reset, however, ​does not delete your data​.

Press the ​Home​ button and the ​On/Off​ button at the same time. Keep holding the buttons down until after the screen turns black and the iPad starts up again. When the Apple logo appears on the screen, release the buttons.

You should now be able to access the iPad, provided you know the passcode. If you still need to erase the data and restore it to factory settings, you can do that with iTunes or from the iPad settings.

How to Erase iPad From Settings

If you are now able to open your iPad, you can erase all of your data and return it to its factory default settings without connecting it to a computer.

  1. Ensure that your iPad is charged, or connect it to a power source.
  2. Open ​Settings​; select ​General​ and then select ​Reset​.
  3. Select ​Erase All Content and Settings​. Enter your passcode or your Apple ID password if prompted. This password is the one that's associated with your email address and used to access the App Store or iCloud.
  4. Confirm that you want to erase everything on your iPad.

After several minutes, the iPad will restart, giving you the same welcome screen as when you purchased it.

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Are you familiar with the issue - "iPad is disabled" ?

Sometimes forgetting your iPad passcode can be the worst nightmare to experience, especially when your computer/iTunes is not available. If you are in this case, then you are not alone. Because there are several free and easy ways to unlock iPad without computer.

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How to factory reset ipad when disabled without computer

However, if you are just with your PC or Mac, unlocking iPad with computer would still be your preferred choice when you're locked out of your iPad. So we've also added some easy tips on how to unlock your iPad passcode with computer. We shall be giving you an in-depth description with a step-guide on how these solutions work in the following paragraphs.

1 Unlock iPad Passcode without Computer via Siri (for iOS 10.3)

Many still doubt that they can use Siri to bypass iPad screen lock when it is disabled. In fact, this is just a trick that works if Siri recognizes your voice. Here is how it works.

Requirements for Siri method

  • Your iOS version is running on 10.3.2.
  • Your Siri is enabled on your iPad.
  • Your iPad is connected to Internet.

Step 1. Press the Home button to activate Siri for a few seconds on your iPad. Then ask Siri to open clock by saying "what time is it". Tap the "Clock" when clock icon shows up.

How to factory reset ipad when disabled without computer

Step 2. Navigate to World clock, and click "+" icon to add another clock.

How to factory reset ipad when disabled without computer

Step 3. Enter any place (it will not matter), then choose "Select All".

Step 4. Navigate to World clock, and click "+" icon to add another clock. There will be more choices to select. Choose "Share" to proceed.

How to factory reset ipad when disabled without computer

Step 5. All the sharing types will appear in the pop-up window. Then tap "share clock time via Message".

How to factory reset ipad when disabled without computer

Step 6. Enter anything in the "To" field and tap "Return". Choose the text that is highlighted in green. And click on "+".

How to factory reset ipad when disabled without computer

Step 7. Select "Create new contact" in the next screen window.

How to factory reset ipad when disabled without computer

Step 8. Click "add photo > Choose Photo". After that, you can get access to all your photos on your iPad.

How to factory reset ipad when disabled without computer

Step 9. Finally, press Home button again to go back to the home screen. You will see that your iPad is unlocked.


2 Unlock iPad without Computer via iCloud (Password Needed)

Find My [feature] on iPad can be used to unlock iPad without computer when you log in to the official website of iCloud. You can reset the password through erasing locked iPad.

Requirements for iCloud method

  • Find My iPhone is enabled.
  • Apple ID and password should be remembered.

Step 1. Go to iCloud official website (www.iCloud.com), from a friend's device or any other smartphones.

Step 2. Sign in with your Apple ID and Password.

Step 3. Find and tap "Find My iPhone".

Step 4. Select your iPad model from "All devices".

Step 5. Tap "Erase iPad" and click "Erase" to confirm. This will remotely erase all your iPad data, including its screen passcode.

How to factory reset ipad when disabled without computer

Wait the process to complete, your iPad will be unlocked after that.


3 Unlock iPad without Computer by Previous Auto Erase Setup

Auto Erase is a good option for unlocking iPad without computer. You can turn this option on when setting up your passcode, and it works when you enter the wrong passcode for 10 times. So, to unlock your iPad, all you need to do is to enter the wrong passcode 10 times, and Auto Erase will start to wipe away your iPad data and passcode. When your iPad restarted, it will like brand new.

Requirements for Auto Erase method

"Auto Erase" feature has been enabled previously.

To enable Auto Erase on your iPad in case you are locked out of iPad, follow these steps:

Step 1: Click "Settings > Touch ID & Passcode".

Step 2: Scroll down to enable "Auto Erase" from Erase Data tab.

How to factory reset ipad when disabled without computer

How to Unlock iPad with Computer

Considering the limitations of unlocking iPad without computer, it's better to use computer to unlock iPad as your issue will be solved with computer in a large degree. Some of the iPad unlocking techniques in this section include iTunes and iPad passcode removal tool.

1 Unlock iPad Screen Lock without Password for Activated Devices

Are you locked out of your disabled iPad but forget the passcode? Is your iPad locked by the iCloud account that you cannot enjoy all the features? Are you even locked out of Remote Management lock screen and can't enter your device?

No worries, here is what iMyFone LockWiper can solve both issues for you easily. It's a complete do-it-yourself program which does not require any technical skills. With just a few clicks, you can unlock your iPad passcode in 3 minutes.

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  • Unlock iPad from Screen Lock: Remove any kinds of password from iPad locked screen without any password when iPad is locked, disabled or even screen is broken.
  • Unlock iPad from iCloud Account: Instantly remove Apple ID and iCloud account from iPad without password regardless of "Find My iPad" is on or off. You can switch to a new Apple ID and your iPad won't be tracked or blocked by the previous account. Learn how to unlock iCloud account.
  • Unlock iPad Restrictions: Quickly recover restricitons or erase screen time passcode without losing device data. Learn how to unlock iPhone/iPad from time restrictions.
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How to Unlock iPad from Lock Screen without Passcode - iOS 16 Supported

As so many Apple users are stuck on disabled iPad, iMyFone LockWiper unlock tool can perfectly support to remove screen lock from iPhone/iPad/iPod touch even when "Find My iPhone" is enabled. A step-by-step guide on how to unlock iPad screen lock will be introduced in the below part. But remember to back up your data before unlocking.

Video Tutorial about 3 Steps to Recover/Reset iPhone Passcode without Losing Data

How to factory reset ipad when disabled without computer

Step 1.Download and install iMyFone LockWiper on your computer, and then launch iMyFone LockWiper and click "Unlock Screen Passcode" and "Start".

How to factory reset ipad when disabled without computer

Step 2.Connect your iPad to your computer using Apples original lightning cable. Click "Next". Your iPad will be automatically detected. Select "Download" to download the firmware package.

How to factory reset ipad when disabled without computer

Step 3.LockWiper will start to download and verify the firmware. Tap "Start to Extract" when it completes.

How to factory reset ipad when disabled without computer

Step 4.Click "Start Unlock" after firmware package has been extracted. Then confirm to unlock. This program will start to unlock your iPad passcode.

How to factory reset ipad when disabled without computer

Step 5.After a few minutes, your iPad will be free to reset password again.

How to factory reset ipad when disabled without computer

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  • Remember that unlocking screen passcode with LockWiper will erase all the device data. You would better make a back up before unlocking iPad.
  • Your iPad version will update to the latest version after removal.

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2 Unlock iPad with iTunes Restore

When your iPad is disabled for multiple wrong passcode, you can use iTunes to unlock your iPad provided that you've synced your iPhone with your computer in the recent past. Here are the steps to take:

Requirements for iTunes method

Your iPad has synced to iTunes before.

You can use iTunes to unlock your iPad provided that you've synced your iPhone with your computer via iTunes in the recent past. Here are the steps to take:

Step 1. Connect your iPad to your computer which you've used to sync it before now. iTunes will not ask for your device passcode if you have trusted the computer in the past.

Step 2. Click on your iPad logo when it appears on your iTunes.

Step 3. In the iTunes Summary panel, click "Restore iPad", and click "Restore" again to confirm your action.

How to factory reset ipad when disabled without computer

Step 4. iTunes will erase your iPad and install the latest iOS version. When the restore process is complete, your iPad will be unlocked.

Note: All data will be erased after iTunes restore.

3 Unlock iPad with Recovery Mode

There is also another solution to unlock iPad passcode. That is to use recovery mode, which is also called DFU mode. Recovery mode is similar to iTunes restore, but recovery mode is effective in lots of situations. You can try recovery mode if you cannot use iTunes restore.

Requirements for recovery mode

Your iTunes should be in the latest version on your computer.

You can use iTunes to unlock your iPad provided that you've synced your iPhone with your computer via iTunes in the recent past. Here are the steps to take:

Step 1. Put your iPad into recovery mode according to your iPad model.

iPad with face ID: press both Home and Power button at the same time to turn off your iPad. Press and hold Top button until your iPad restarts. And keep holding it when your iPad enter into recovery mode.

iPad with Home button: press both Top and Side button to turn off your iPad. Then hold the Home button, and connect your iPad to your computer at the same time. When you see that there is a message - "iTunes has been detected an iPad in a recovery mode", you can release the Home button.

How to factory reset ipad when disabled without computer

Step 2. There is "Restore" or "Update" on the screen. Tap "Retore iPad".

How to factory reset ipad when disabled without computer

Step 3. You can reset your iPad screen password after restoring.

Note: All data will be erased when using recovery mode.

Tips to Prevent iPad from Being Unlocked by Thieves

So by using the above solutions, your iPad can be unlocked easily. However, what if your iPad has been lost or stolen by accident, how can you avoid your device being unlocked by others? Here are useful tips for you.

1. Turn Off Siri: The thieve can use Siri method to unlock your iPad if you have disabled Siri from lock screen. To turn off Siri, you just have to go to Settings > Touch ID & Passcode, toggle off Siri in the section of "Allow access when locked".

How to factory reset ipad when disabled without computer

2. Set A Strong Screen Password: Make sure that the password can not be easily guessed. Remember to use a more complicated password, but can be easy for you to remember. You can go to Settings > Touch ID & Passcode > Change Passcode. Choose "Custom Alphanumeric Code", and set a b passcode to improve security.

How to factory reset ipad when disabled without computer

3. Enable Find My iPhone: If Find My iPhone has been turned on, the activation lock will show up when unlocking iPad screen passcode. This will protect your iPad private information. You can go to Settings > iCloud > Find My iPhone to enable Find My iPhone. Meanwhile, remember to enable "Send Last Location".

How to factory reset ipad when disabled without computer

Conclusion

This article has discussed comprehensive solutions about how to unlock iPad WITH and WITHOUT computer when iPad is locked by different screen password. After reading, you will definately agree with me that iMyFone LockWiper is your wonderful choice to remove iPad passcode and iCloud account. You can test whether your iPad is supported or not. Please do not hesitate to try LockWiper! It won't let you down.

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How do I reset my disabled iPad to factory settings without the passcode or computer?

iPad with Face ID: Press and release the Volume Up button. Press and release the Volume Down button. Then hold down the Power button until the device restarts. iPad with Home button: Press and hold both the Home and the Power buttons at the same time.

How do I factory reset my iPad when it's disabled?

Go to iCloud.com and sign in with your Apple® ID and password. Click on the Find [device] icon and select your iPad from the All Devices list. Click Erase iPad, then click Erase again to confirm. Once your iPad restarts, enter your Apple ID and password.