Why won’t my iPad Pro recognize passcode after a force start?

I was experiencing glitches in Apps so today did a reset and using iCloud a restoral. Typed my passcode in according to the setup and was taken to my desktop. All ws good. Later I did a forced shutdown. Now my passcode isn’t being recognized. It’s the same passcode I have for this older iPad Pro and my iPhone so I KNOW I’m not using the wrong passcode. What can I do now?


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iPad Pro, iPadOS 17

Posted on May 22, 2025 11:06 AM

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May 22, 2025 12:59 PM in response to Etrex

Etrex wrote:

I was experiencing glitches in Apps so today did a reset and using iCloud a restoral. Typed my passcode in according to the setup and was taken to my desktop. All ws good. Later I did a forced shutdown. Now my passcode isn’t being recognized. It’s the same passcode I have for this older iPad Pro and my iPhone so I KNOW I’m not using the wrong passcode. What can I do now?

see below:

If you see a iPhone, iPad, or Apple Vision Pro unavailable message or Security Lockout screen - Apple Support

If you forgot your iPhone passcode or your iPhone is disabled - Apple Support

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