Unlock iPad It can be the most normal thing in the world and it doesn't need a tutorial, as long as you haven't forgotten its code, of course. Forgetting a pin or a password is something very normal and that is not why you have to torture yourself. Keep in mind that today we use infinite different accounts, subscriptions and devices that ask us again and again for a new registration. Also, using the same code or password in everything is not the safest thing, and writing it down in a text or paper, either. That is why we tell you that it is the most normal and you do not have to torture yourself.
From here comes the fact of wanting to continue using the device, obviously. And for this we need to unlock it. That is why you are here. In this article, you are going to learn how to unlock an iPad with different methods that you should have on hand. Thus you will regain access to your trusted gadget without fail to go to adults, because I fixed that it has crossed your head to visit a store or call the technical service. And that is not necessary, it is much simpler than you think, but you need to follow the guide that we are going to give you below.
How to unlock iPad without passcode? Different methods
It is not only necessary to forget the code, it may also happen that a «iPad is deactivated» appears on the screen and you panic or that if you have bought it second hand and by chance they have sold it to you like that, you may fear blocking it . In short, there are many little problems that you will be able to go solving if you follow this guide with different methods. Because if you are from the group of people to whom everything described in the previous paragraphs has happened, you have reached the right website. Without further ado, let's go with the different alternatives that you have available to be able to unlock an iPad without much effort.
Unlock the iPad using iTunes
It may be the best option on the list but it implies something that you do not like at all: erase absolutely all the data you have on the iPad at that moment. If they have sold it to you you will not care but if it is yours, we hope that you have previously made a backup copy of all the important files. Using iTunes to unlock the iPad involves a total reset to factory default. That is so and you are warned if you decide to use this method. In case you don't care, we explain the steps to follow:
- First you have to connect the iPad to your pc, be it a PC or a Mac, we don't care. You just have to have the most current version of iTunes.
- Now in the devices section, you have to choose the option called "Summary"
- You will find that in the right panel there is an option called "Restore iPad"
- Confirm that option by choosing it and now wait a few moments while the iPad restores to go back to being as just bought.
Unlock the iPad with the iPad code thanks to iCloud. Use the "Find my iPad" option
I suppose you already know it, but just in case, there is a service called "Search". This Apple service is basically used as its name suggests to remotely locate any device you have associated with, and you can also unlock the device from there. Included with code.
To start you will have to go to your iCloud account and with the password of your Apple account (hopefully this if you have it) you will have to verify that you have the associated iPad to the Search app and the account in general (the latter should be enough). Now you will see a welcome screen and you will have to click on the "Search" option. Now that the interface will open, you will be able to see that there is an option called "all devices", once inside you will see that your iPad appears. Once you are inside, delete it by clicking on "delete iPad" and now confirm the choice. Your device will be removed from the list and there will never be a lock screen again. Therefore you will have access directly to your iPad.
Use recovery mode to unlock iPad
Another method to access the iPad and if you have not been able to do it already with the previous steps, is to use the recovery mode. Sometimes also known in computers as "recovery". This mode will basically consist of restoring your iPad and that includes obviously clearing that code that you introduced one day to gain privacy and security, and that now leaves you out. It doesn't have much loss. As in the previous methods, we leave you the step by step below:
To start you have to open iTunes again on your pc or Mac. Remember that it should always be updated if possible. Now you have to turn off your iPad and wait a few seconds to make sure it is turned off. After this you must press the start and power buttons at the same time for a few seconds. The Apple logo will start to appear on the screen. Right there keep the same buttons as before pressed while connecting the iPad system and there the iTunes logo will appear.
iTunes will detect that you have connected the iPad and that it is in recovery mode and will show you a restore message saying “iTunes has detected an iPad in recovery mode. You must restore this iPad in order to use it in iTunes. You just have to accept the message and let iTunes restore the iPad. Remember that you are going to erase all the data.
We hope that this article has been helpful and that from now on, even if you forget the password, you know how to unlock the iPad. Let it not be said that you are not learning useful things every time you stop by Tablet Zona. If you have any questions or suggestions you can leave them in the comments box. See you in the next article.