The Best 3 Ways to Reset Locked iPad Without Password

The apple's tablet, iPad has its significance in the digital world, but sometimes, the user forgot screen password and got the device disabled due to two many wrong password. If you are going through with the same error, it means you are entering the wrong password and to overcome this issue, you need to reset the iPad.

 

And here you will get the three reliable solutions to reset iPad without password and regain access to iPad smoothly. However, this will erase all data on your iPad. Make sure you have backed up your device before resetting the device.

 

Method 1: How to Reset locked iPad without Password Using iCloud

 

This is the easiest method to deal with this issue, but all the data on the iPad will be erased completely. There are some other conditions too that are applicable for this method, i.e. Synchronization of iPad via iCloud and Find My iPhone should be enabled. So, if you had turned on these features earlier when it was working, then you can use this method and the detailed steps are listed below to reset this locked iPad.

 

Step 1:Take your chair and then launch the official site of iCloud in a browser or else you can reach directly by clicking on the link provided here: https://www.icloud.com

 

Step 2: If prompted to sign-in, then input Apple credentials. However, if you have enabled 2-step verification on iPad, then you will have to enter the code that you received on another Apple devices to bypass the authorization.

 

Step 3: After signing-in, a menu will appear and you need to choose 'Find iPhone'.

 

find iphone icloud.com

 

Step 4: Thereafter, a Map will open and you need to click on 'All Devices' that is located at the top of the menu bar.

 

Step 5: Now, select your iPad from the drop-down list of 'All Devices'. Soon, a window will appear at the corner of the page showing three features, i.e. Play Sound, Erase iPad & Lost Mode.

 

Step 6: Select 'Erase iPad' and soon your device will reset completely. Make sure that your device should be charged and it should be connected with the internet.

 

erase ipad icloud

 

The method is quite convenient to reset a locked iPad without knowing the password, but if you failed to match the criteria's described above, then you won't be able to do this by following the above steps..

 

 

Method 2: Reset Locked iPad without Password by iOS Password Removal

When iCloud failed, then the best way to try out is iOS Password Removal, the ultimate tool to reset a locked iPad without much effort. Most importantly, there is no data loss after the iPad is unlocked with the help of this amazing tool. You can use it to remove password from disabled, screen broken or locked iPad in a couple of minutes. And the features are outstanding and to use it, follow the steps listed beneath to reset your locked iPad.

 

Mac version
windows version

 

Step 1: Software Download and Install

Open a browser on your computer and then visit the official site of iOS Password Removal to download the application. However, you can reach directly to the site by clicking on the link provided above. After downloading the application, install it on your computer and then launch it. On the home screen, you will find the 'Start' button, click on it.

 

install iOS Unlocker

 

Step 2: Put iPad in DFU Mode

Thereafter, a notification will appear on your screen stating, connect your iPad and follow the screen instructions to put your iPad into DFU Mode. After that, click on the 'Next' button.

 

boot into dfu mode

 

Step 3: Download Firmware

Soon, the software will detect the model and the version of the iPad and will download the iOS Firmware as per the need of the device. Here, you just need to click on the 'Download' button to install the Firmware package on your iPad.

 

download iOS firmware

 

Step 4: Remove Screen Passcode and Reset iPad

The download process will take some time and when it is completed, you will get a button 'Start to Extract', just click on it. Within a few minutes, your iPad is reset and the password is removed.

 

password removed

 

iOS Password Removal is the most efficient tool to remove the password of any locked iPad easily. This means with just a few clicks you can unlock the iPad. To access the features of this tool, you don't have to be a tech-savvy as the interface is very simple and you will get the guidance on every step.

 

Mac version
windows version

 

Method 3: How to Reset Locked iPad without Password through iTunes

 

Using iTunes to reset iPad is the traditional method and sometimes it is very effective. However, you should sync your iPad with iTunes first. In short, if you had transferred music or video earlier on your iPad using iTunes, then you can reset the device easily. The steps for the method is listed below that will help you to achieve your goal quickly.

 

Step 1: Open iTunes app on the computer you synced iPad and connect your iPad to the computer and after that, iTunes will start synchronizing the iPad. However, if it fails to do so, then click on the 'Sync' button listed on the menu.

 

sync ipad with itunes

 

Step 2 : After the completion of the syncing process, click on the 'Device' icon that is symbolized with the iPad shape and same is located at the top of the menu bar.

 

Step 3: Soon, you will get two options, i.e. 'Check for Updates' and 'Restore iPad', click on the latter one.

 

Step 4 : After clicking on the 'Restore iPad' button, you will get an option to select the restoration mode, click on 'Restore from Mac or PC'.

 

restore ipad from itunes

 

Step 5 : Further, you need to select the backup from the list which you want to restore.

 

Step 6 : Within a short time, the existing data will be deleted and the data of the restore point will be added on your iPad. Amid this process, the lock system on the iPad will be removed too. Thereafter, your iPad will reboot and you will get an option to 'create a new password'.

 

This method is a pretty easy one, but it can be only used if the iPad is synced with iTunes in the past. However, if you have not done earlier, then you won't be able to perform this task.

 

Conclusion

 

These are all the efficient ways to reset locked iPad without password. The iTunes and iCloud method can be accessed only when you have synced your iPad earlier with these platforms, if not, then you can't use these methods. In this case, you can go with iOS Passcode Removal, as this is the most efficient way to reset a locked iPad.

 

 

 

Richard Vern
Managing Editor

Richard Vern is passionate about Hardware, Software and all sorts of technology about iOS. He is curious about new things and is always on the lookout for new Apps and Gadgets.