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daughters ipad will not reset to factory settings after too many incorrect passcodes entered (toddler got ahold of it)

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iPad, iPadOS 17

Posted on Dec 30, 2024 1:33 PM

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Johnathan Burger

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Posted on Dec 30, 2024 1:44 PM

User to user support forum.

you can’t make reservations here.

go here:

Genius Bar Reservation and Apple Support Options - Apple

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