How to Unlock iPad Passcode without Restore 2019

How to Unlock iPad Passcode without Restore 2019


It’s possible that you forgot your password to unlock your iPad if you change the password often. What’s worse, your iPad will be disabled if you try the wrong password for several times. In general, the way to unlock iPad passcode is using iTunes to restore iPad. But what if you really need to unlock iPad without restore as you don’t want to lose any data?
Is It Possible to Unlock iPad Password without Restoring?
Unfortunately, there is no official method for unlocking iPad passcode without restoring. Restoring iPhone is the only way to get into a locked iPad.
However, you can back up your iPad data before you restore the locked iPad. It will prevent you from losing any iPad data.
Steps to Back Up Locked iPad in iTunes:
Note: You should use the iTunes which your iPad synced with before. Or you can’t backup your locked iPad without password.

Launch iTunes on computer and connect your iPad with a lightning cable.

After iTunes has detected your iPad, click on the device icon at the top left corner.

Click “Back Up Now” in the right panel.

Of course, this method won’t fix the problem that you’re having but rather it will preserve your personal data.
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2 Unlock iPad Using iTunes

If your iPad synced to your iTunes before, then you can use this method. Or, you need to restore your iPad in recovery mode.Sponsor ads:Setup Dual Monitors in Windows 10 Computer 2019
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Launch iTunes (which your iPad synced with before) and connect your iPad using a USB cable.


After it has been detected, click on the device icon on iTunes and you will be in “Summary” window.


Click on “Restore iPad” in the right panel and follow the steps shown on-screen. Then just wait for it to finish.



Note: The iTunes you used should be the one you used to sync iPad before. Besides, if your iPad is running in iOS 11.4 or later, the "USB Accessories" in "Settings > Touch ID & Passcode" should be enabled. This setting is disabled by default.
3 Unlock iPad through iCloud

Another option that you can consider is using iCloud to remove and unlock your iPad passcode. This way is available only when “Find My iPad” is enabled on your locked iPad.


Go to the iCloud page on computer and sign into your Apple account.


From the iCloud menu, click on “Find iPhone”.


Once the “Find My iPhone” web app has loaded, click on “All Devices” and select your iPad from the list of connected devices.


From the menu at the top-right, click on “Erase iPhone”.


Type your iCloud passcode and the device will be remotely erased and afterwards.



Note: This way will take effect when your iPad has connection to internet.
4 Restore Locked iPad with Recovery Mode

If you never synced your iPad with iTunes, or if “Find My iPad” is off, then try this way.

1. Connect your iPad to computer to open iTunes.

2. While connecting, force restart your iPad:


For iPhone X or iPhone 8 (8 Plus), press and quickly release the Volume Up button. Then press and quickly release the Volume Down button. Then hold the Side button until you see the recovery-mode screen.


For iPhone 7 (7 Plus), hold the Side and Volume Down buttons together until you see the recovery-mode screen.


For iPhone 6s and earlier, iPad or iPod touch, hold the Home and Sleep/Wake button together until you see the recovery-mode screen.



3. On computer, you will see a window pop up, choose Restore on it.

4. iTunes will download the latest iOS to your iPad. If it takes more than 15 minutes, your iPad will exist recovery mode. Then you need to repeat steps 2 and 3.