ipad factory reset

Messed up entering the password on my new ipad and now cant get in. How do you do a factory reset without a password?

iPad, iPadOS 14

Posted on Jan 15, 2021 6:23 PM

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Posted on Jan 15, 2021 6:42 PM

You will have to restore using a computer and the process will erase the device. Later you can restore your data from a recent back-up. Instructions here...

If you forgot the passcode on your iPad, or your iPad is disabled - Apple Support

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Jan 15, 2021 6:42 PM in response to ruthmary123

You will have to restore using a computer and the process will erase the device. Later you can restore your data from a recent back-up. Instructions here...

If you forgot the passcode on your iPad, or your iPad is disabled - Apple Support

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