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Q1: "I have an old iPad which I recently intended to sell, however, I have forgotten the Apple ID password for logging in on the device, is it possible to factory reset the iPad without Apple ID password?"
Q2: "After entering the wrong password several times, my iPad shows an unavailable message and it asks me to enter my Apple ID password to erase it before I realize that I have lost my Apple ID credentials. What should I do?"
Restoring an iPad to factory settings usually requires you to enter your Apple ID password, which is to verify the user permissions to ensure that owner's data is safe. However, sometimes some users forget their Apple ID password or purchase a used device without the password of the previous owner. What should you do in such cases? This article will share a few tips on how to factory reset iPad without Apple ID password.
Yes, you can erase iPad without Apple ID password. But different methods have their advantages and disadvantages, and there are certain conditions, such as require "Find My" is turned off. We will explain the specific steps of these methods for you one by one.
Before you start, you should know that factory resetting your iPad will erase all of its data, including photos, documents and customized settings, which is equivalent to restoring the device to a "brand new" state. Therefore, if possible, back up your important files on your device first. That way, you'll be able to restore them to your iPad later.
How to unlock Apple ID on iPad if you forget its passcode? Developed by iSunshare team, iPhone Passcode Genius allow user to remove Apple ID on iPad and factory reset it without a passcode. The software is a popular iOS unlocker that specializes in solving passcode issues on iPhone/iPad/iPod devices, including unlock codes, screen time passcode, MDM restriction, iTunes encryption lock, and more.
Besides these, you can also use it to view all saved passwords on iPhone or iPad, such as Wifi password.
Step 1: First of all, get and install iPhone Passcode Genius on your computer from the official website of iSunshare, which supports both Windows and Mac.
Step 2: Run the software and select "Remove Apple ID" option.
Read the notes and click "Start" to continue.
Step 3: If "FMI" is turned off on iPad, the software will start the Apple ID removal process immediately and remove it within 1 minute.
Step 4: If "FMI" is on, follow the on-screen instructions to download the firmware package.
After the firmware package is downloaded and verified, click the "Unlock" button and wait patiently for the removal process to finish, then you have completed the task of factory resetting your iPad without Apple ID.
What do you do when you find your old iPad in a drawer but don't have its unlock code or Apple ID? You can use iTunes or Finder to factory reset it.
It's worth noting that if "Find My" is not disabled on this device, you're likely to get stuck on the iCloud Activation Lock screen after the factory reset, turn to this guide to turn off Activation Lock without a passcode.
Step 1: Make sure the Finder installed on your computer is the latest version, launch it.
Step 2: Finder can't recognize an inactive iPadOS device, so you should put your iPad in Recovery Mode and then connect it to your computer.
Step 3: Once Finder detects the iPad in recovery mode, it will ask you whether you want to "Update" or "Restore" your device, click on the "Restore" option and confirm. Then Finder will download and install the latest iPadOS software, and restore your device to factory settings.
You can reset iPad from "Settings" without entering Apple ID password, and you don't need to use computer in the whole process. But this requires that your iPad is active and its "Find My" is turned off.
Step 1: Enter the screen passcode to unlock your iPhone and open its "Settings" App.
Step 2: Click on "General" option, then select "Transfer or Reset iPad" > "Erase All Content and Settings", then click on "Continue" button.
Step 3: Click on "Erase iPad", the system will start the factory reset process immediately, wait patiently for the reboot screen to appear.
If the Apple ID belongs to you and is associated with your cell phone number or email, then you can reset its password and then use the new one to log out of Apple ID before factory resetting the iPad, or try to find the Apple ID password without resetting it.
Apple has officially provided several options to easily reset Apple ID password, here are the steps to do one of them:
Step 1: In any browser, visit the appleid.apple.com.
Step 2: On the login page, click on "Forgot password?" and you will be asked to select the email or phone number to receive a verification code.
Step 3: After entering the matching verification code, you can create a new Apple ID password.
This article describes several ways to factory reset your iPad without an Apple ID password, including how to reset your Apple ID password. I hope this information is useful for you. No matter which method you choose, before factory resetting your device, make sure to check if your important data has been backed up, or you will lose them permanently.
