iPad A16 setup passcode issue

just got this iPad a16 and I’m in the process to set it up and I got to the part where it asked to put in the passcode that used for my phone now it won’t do anything


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Original Title: Getting into iPad a16

Posted on Oct 15, 2025 5:49 PM

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Posted on Oct 16, 2025 7:57 AM

If your iPad has frozen, connect your iPad to its Power Adapter and perform a forced restart:


Force restart iPad (models with Face ID or with Touch ID in the top button)

If your iPad doesn’t have the Home button, do the following:

  1. Press and quickly release the volume button nearest to the top button.
  2. Press and quickly release the volume button farthest from the top button.
  3. Press and hold the top button.
  4. When the Apple logo appears, release the top button.




Force restart iPad (models with the Home button)

Press and hold the top button and the Home button at the same time. When the Apple logo appears, release both buttons.


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Oct 16, 2025 7:57 AM in response to Dvander03

If your iPad has frozen, connect your iPad to its Power Adapter and perform a forced restart:


Force restart iPad (models with Face ID or with Touch ID in the top button)

If your iPad doesn’t have the Home button, do the following:

  1. Press and quickly release the volume button nearest to the top button.
  2. Press and quickly release the volume button farthest from the top button.
  3. Press and hold the top button.
  4. When the Apple logo appears, release the top button.




Force restart iPad (models with the Home button)

Press and hold the top button and the Home button at the same time. When the Apple logo appears, release both buttons.


iPad A16 setup passcode issue

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