How to Unlock the iPad Mini
Restore your iPad Mini using the steps outlined above if the device displays a message saying it’s been disabled., Perform a hard reset if restoring your device does not reset the passcode.
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Restore your iPad Mini using the steps outlined above if the device displays a message saying it’s been disabled.
Your iPad will become disabled after entering the incorrect passcode six times in a row. , A hard reset will erase all contents from your device and reset the passcode.
Remove all cables attached to your iPad Mini.
Press and hold the Sleep/Wake button, then swipe "slide to power off" to power off your device.
Press and hold the Home button, and attach the iPad Mini to your computer using a USB cable.
Wait for the iPad to power on automatically as you continue to press and hold the Home button.
If the device does not power on by itself, press the Power button without releasing the Home key.
Continue pressing the Home button until the Connect to iTunes logo displays on-screen.
Connect the iPad Mini to your computer using a USB cable. iTunes will open automatically.
Click on “OK” when iTunes informs you it has detected a device in recovery mode, then click on “Restore.” -
Step 2: Perform a hard reset if restoring your device does not reset the passcode.
Detailed Guide
Your iPad will become disabled after entering the incorrect passcode six times in a row. , A hard reset will erase all contents from your device and reset the passcode.
Remove all cables attached to your iPad Mini.
Press and hold the Sleep/Wake button, then swipe "slide to power off" to power off your device.
Press and hold the Home button, and attach the iPad Mini to your computer using a USB cable.
Wait for the iPad to power on automatically as you continue to press and hold the Home button.
If the device does not power on by itself, press the Power button without releasing the Home key.
Continue pressing the Home button until the Connect to iTunes logo displays on-screen.
Connect the iPad Mini to your computer using a USB cable. iTunes will open automatically.
Click on “OK” when iTunes informs you it has detected a device in recovery mode, then click on “Restore.”
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