Forgot iPad Password? Solve it Here!

"Can anyone help me? I am an iPad user but I was blocked out from my iPad as I forgot my iPad passcode. How can I get rid of this nuisance? All the suggestions will be greatly appreciated."

For many iPad users, forgetting the iPad password will put them in a mess. To protect the users' privacy, one will meet obstacles when trying to unlock an iOS device without the corresponding passcode. Nevertheless, there are still ways to access a disabled iPad. If you are now also annoyed by this problem, this post will help you out. Here we will talk about how to unlock iPad when forgot iPad passcode. Read it on to get the best 4 solutions.

Method 1. Unlock iPad when forgot iPad password via TunesKit iPhone Unlocker

Taking the assistance of a professional unlocking tool would be my first choice when I forgot my iPad password. I think TunesKit iPhone Unlocker is the remarkable one that comes with exceptional features like unlocking iPad without passcode, unlocking iPad without iTunes, etc. With the concise interface, users will be able to unlock their iOS device within several clicks even though they know nothing about iOS unlocking.

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• Available on the latest iOS version including 16
• Unlock iPad when forgot iPad password within several minutes
• Enable to factory reset iDevices without passwords
• Unlock iPhone/iPad/iPod touch at ease
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Let's see how to unlock iPad when forgot iPad password on iPad via TunesKit iPhone Unlocker.

Step 1Connect iPad to the computer

To begin with, please connect your iPad to a computer. Then, install and launch TunesKit iPhone Unlocker. When your iPad is detected by this program, click on the Start button for the next step.

Step 2Put iPad into Recovery mode

In this phase, TunesKit iPhone Unlocker will show you the instruction for how to put iPad into Recovery mode. When you put your iPad into Recovery mode successfully, click on the Next button.

Step 3Download firmware package

Here you will see a series of information about your iPad. Ensure that all the given information is corresponding to your iPad. You can corret it manually if there is something wrong. When all is done, click on the Download button to start the downloading.

Step 4Unlock iPad when forgot iPad password

After downloading the firmware package, TunesKit iPhone Unlocker will start to unlock your iPad. When the unlocking process is done, you will be able to access your iPad again.

Method 2. Unlock iPad when forgot iPad password via iTunes

As the warning says "iPad is Disabled. Connect to iTunes." When you forgot iPad passcode, connecting it to iTunes is a feasible way to unlock it. If you are a Mac user, the Finder app can do the same for you. Before using iTunes or Finder to unlock your iPad, you should sync the iPad via iTunes/Finder first. Otherwise, this method will not be effective.

Step 1: Connect your iPad to a computer via a workable USB cable. Then, launch iTunes on your computer.
Step 2: A little iPad icon will appear on the toolbar. Click on it when you see it.
Step 3: In this phase, you will see a Summary option on the left menu, click on it.
Step 4: Click on the Restore iPad option, and iTunes will start to restore your iPad. Please remember that all your iPad data and content will be erased when the restore process is done.

Method 3. Unlock iPad when forgot iPad password via iCloud

The Find My iPad feature of iCloud can be used when you forgot iPad passcode. When your iPad is locked, users can use the Find My iPad feature to wipe all the content on the iPad including the passcode. Therefore, if you had enabled the Find My iPad feature on your iPad, this method would be helpful. Before using this method, please prepare another iOS device and log in to the same Apple ID as the locked iPad. Let's see how to do it.

Step 1: Launch the Find My app on another iOS device, then log in to your Apple ID.
Step 2: Click on the Device List and you will see all your devices in the dropdown. Select the locked iPad.
Step 3: In this phase, you will see an Erase iPad option. Click on it, and follow the instruction to unlock your iPad.

Method 4. Unlock iPad when forgot iPad passcode via Recovery mode

As an extension method for using iTunes to restore your iPad, putting your iPad into Recovery mode is a recommended solution here. Whereas it has a complicated process, it allows users to restore their iPad via iTunes though they hadn't synced the iPad with iTunes. You can do the following steps to put your iPad into Recovery mode and unlock it when forgot iPad passcode.

For iPad without Home button:
Step 1: Keep holding the Side button and hold down the Volume Down button concurrently. When the Slide to Power Off slider appears, drag it to power off your iPad;
Step 2: Connect your iPad to iTunes via a USB cable;
Step 3: Press and release the Volume Up button, and then press and release the Volume Down button. Keep holding the Side button until you see the Recovery mode interface.

For iPad with Home button:
Step 1: Turn off your iPad by holding down the Side button;
Step 2: Connect your iPad to a computer;
Step 3: Keep holding the Home and Side buttons at the same time until the Recovery mode appears on your iPad.

Conclusion about how to unlock an iPad when forgot iPad password

When you forget the iPad passcode, you can take the assistance of these above four methods. When I face the same issue, I will take the assistance of TunesKit iPhone Unlocker. It is a reliable and pragmatic tool that can help users unlock their iOS devices within several steps. If you have any other questions, you can also leave us a comment below.