Nowadays, most of the mobile devices come with security features like password security lock, fingerprint sensors, face identification and many more. Apple security is one of the brand’s key selling points, but it can also be a cause of headache if you forget the password. There are easy remedies for such occurrences. We will guide you about how to unlock an iPad when you don’t have a password.

How does an iPad get Locked?

An iPad gets disabled if you have typed the wrong password too many times. The iPad can be disabled for a minute, an hour or even years depending on the number of incorrect attempts. You can unlock the iPad after several attempts if you remember the password or you can use our guide below.

How to unlock an iPad?

There are two methods of unlocking a locked iPad without a password:

• Unlocking with a computer.
• Unlocking without a computer

Let’s have a look at how you can use each one of these methods.

How to unlock your iPad with a Computer?

You can unlock your iPad with a computer using iTunes or Recovery mode.

How to Unlock an iPad with iTunes?

You must have used iTunes before to manage your data and media files using your account. It is also a helpful tool when it comes to unlocking your devices without a password. If you have synced your iPad with iTunes before, you can use iTunes to unlock the device without a password. This is done by restoring the iPad's factory settings.
Follow the below steps to unlock your iPad via iTunes.

1. Install the latest iTunes into your computer and launch it.
2. Connect the iPad to the computer using a USB cable.
3. Click on the device icon that appears on the upper left corner of the iTunes interface.
4. Choose “Summary” from the left panel and select “Restore iPad” on the right panel.
5. Click the “Done” button at the bottom and the system will start restoring. Once the system is fully restored, you can choose to use the iPad as a new device. Or, you can restore your data from backup.

How to unlock your iPad via DFU mode?

If a recovery with iTunes does not work, you can try removing the iPad’s password using recovery mode. Note: This option also deletes everything from the device and restores it to factory settings.
This solution is more helpful if you have locked the device by exceeding the set maximum number of unlocking attempts. Or if you had not turned on “Find My iPad” to allow a remote restore.
In this case, follow the steps below.

1. Open iTunes on your computer and ensure that you have the latest version.
2. Turn off the iPad and let it rest for a few seconds.
3. Put the iPad into recovery mode. How you can put the device into recovery mode depends on the model. Press and hold the Home button and the top button simultaneously. Do this until the recovery mode screen appears (if your iPad has a home button). Alternatively, if your device has a Face ID, Press and quickly release the volume button. Repeat the same process for the volume down button and hold the top button until the device activates recovery mode.
4. Locate your iPad on the computer and choose the restore option.
5. Wait for the restore to complete and set up your device as new.

How to Unlock an iPad Without a Computer?

You can unlock your iPad via ‘find my iPad’.

Unlocking remotely via iCloud

The idea behind iCloud is to help Apple users locate their devices when they are lost. It can also be used to erase sensitive data to avoid it from getting into the hands of third parties. The process for erasing data restores the device to factory settings. This means it can also help in removing the set password. However, you should have linked the iPad with your iCloud account and have the “Find My iPad” via iCloud.com option enabled. Below are the steps to follow.

1. Use any internet-enabled device to find iCloud.com and log in using your Apple ID and password. Ensure that the account is the same account associated with that particular iPad.
2. Select “Find My iPad” and tap on “All Devices”.
3. Select your device from the list and select “Erase iPad from the available options.
4. Confirm your choice and the device will be wiped clean after a few minutes.

Your iPad will restart, and you can now access it without a password. You can then restore your data from backup if you have one.