iPad is Disabled and Won't Connect to iTunes? Solutions Here!

"Can anyone help me? I have an iPad and when I try to enter passcode to unlock it, it shows iPad is disabled connect to iTunes. But when I connect my iPad to iTunes, there is nothing happens. It seems that my iPad cannot connect to iTunes. Are there any other solutions for me to unlock my disabled iPad?"

When your iPad gets disabled, what would you do to unlock it? Most users will choose to connect the iPad to iTunes and unlock it. However, some users encounter the problem that their iPads won't connect to iTunes. Is it still possible to unlock a disabled iPad if it won't connect to iTunes? The answer is Yes. There are some feasible solutions for users to fix the disabled iPad without using iTunes. Read it on.

Solution 1. Put iPad Into Recovery Mode and Restore It

If your iPad won't connect to iTunes, you can try to put your iPad into Recovery mode first and then connect it to iTunes again. Based on different iPad models, you can follow different methods to put your iPad into Recovery mode.

• Step 1. Power off your iPad. Connect your iPad to the computer and launch iTunes.
• Step 2. Put your iPad into Recover Mode as the following steps.

• For iPad without Home button: Press and quickly release and Volume Up button. Do the same to the Volume Down button. Then, keep pressing the Side button until you can see the Recovery mode screen.

• For iPad with Home button: Press and keep holding the Home and Top buttons until your iPhone is in Recovery mode.

• Step 3. When you put your iPad into Recovery mode successfully, iTunes will pop up a window and ask if you need to Restore or update your iPad. Click on the Restore button to fix the iPad is Disabled and won't connect to iTunes problem.
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Solution 2. Erase iPad Directly via iOS Feature

If your iPad still cannot be connected to iTunes, you you can use the built-in feature to unlock your iPad directly. To use this feature, the iOS version on your iPad should be iOS 15.2 or later. When your iPad is disabled and won't connect to iTunes, you can click on the Erase iPad option to fix this problem. You can follow the steps below to make it.

• Step 1. Make sure your iPad is connected to a stable network. Keep entering the wrong screen lock passcode until your iPad disabled screen appears.
• Step 2. When your iPad is disabled, you will see an Erase iPad option appears on your iPad.
• Step 3. Tap on it and enter your Apple Account and password to unlock iPad without iTunes.
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Solution 3. Erase iPad via Find My App

If you have another Apple device (like an iPhone) signed into the same Apple Account, you can remotely trigger the reset.

• Step 1. Open the Find My app on your other Apple device.
• Step 2. Go to the Devices tab and select your disabled iPad.
• Step 3. Scroll down and tap Erase. Follow the instructions to confirm. The iPad will erase its data as soon as it reconnects to the internet.
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Solution 4. Erase iPad via iCloud

You can also try using iCloud to fix iPad is disabled but won't connect to iTunes problem if the Find My iPad feature is enabled. However, using iCloud to unlock a disabled iPad will cause data loss. If you can still remember the Apple Account password, you can take this method a try. The following is the how-to.

• Step 1. Open a browser on your computer or other devices and go to the iCloud website.
• Step 2. Select the Find My feature.
• Step 3. Click on the All Devices option and select the disabled iPad.
• Step 4. Click on the Erase option to remove all the data and content from your iPad.
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Solution 5. Factory Reset iPad via TunesKit iPhone Unlocker

When your iPad refuses to connect to iTunes, or if you have forgotten your Apple Account password, the methods above may fail. TunesKit iPhone Unlocker is recommended here. TunesKit iPhone Unlocker allows users to unlock iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch without using iTunes or any passcodes. When facing problems like iPhone disabled, iPad disabled for 1 hour, or iPad unavailable, TunesKit iPhone Unlocker can be the optimal choice to unlock disabled iOS devices.

Now, let's see how to unlock your device when iPad is disabled but won't connect to iTunes via TunesKit iPhone Unlocker.

Step 1Connect iPad to the Computer

To begin with, download and install TunesKit iPhone Unlocker on your computer. Launch TunesKit iPhone Unlocker on your computer. When your iPad is detected, please select the Unlock iOS Screen feature and click on the Start button.

Step 2Put iPad into Recovery Mode/DFU Mode

Please follow the onscreen instructions to put your iPad into Recovery Mode or DFU Mode. When you put your iPad into Recovery mode successfully, click on the Next button.

Step 3Download Firmware Package

Then, you will need to download the firmware package to fix the disabled iPad. Before downloading, please ensure that all the onscreen information is correct. If not, please correct it manually. Click on the Download button to start downloading.

Step 4Fix iPad Disabled Won't Connect to iTunes

After downloading the firmware package, you need to click the Unlock button. TunesKit iPhone Unlocker will start to remove the screen lock from your iPad and fix the problem you are now encountering. It is worth noting that all your iPhone data and content will be erased after unlocking. Please make a backup first if you don't want to lose any data.

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Conclusion

All the above 5 solutions are effective for you to fix the iPad is disabled and won't connect to iTunes problem with ease. If you are now encountering problems like forgot iPad passcode or iPad passcode not working, TunesKit iPhone Unlocker can help you fix it with simple clicks. If you are still having other questions, please feel free to leave us a comment below.