[Fixed] How to Reset Locked iPad without Passcode

Your iPad is locked and you seem to have forgotten its passcode? If so, you have come to the right place. This article covers some of the reliable solutions to tell you how to reset locked iPad. You might be incredible that there are quite a few methods to help you get into a locked iPad without passcode. Undoubtedly, it is absolutely true. Just follow these professional suggestions given below to reset your locked iPad when you are locked out of it.

• Solution 1. Employ Joyoshare iPasscode Unlocker
• Solution 2. Take Advantage of iTunes
• Solution 3. Apply Recovery Mode
• Solution 4. Make Use of iCloud

Part 1. How to Reset Locked iPad with Joyoshare iPasscode Unlocker

If you are searching for a safe and effective solution to render your locked iPad reset, then you ought to try your hand at Joyoshare iPasscode Unlocker. This technical unlocking software can be used to unlock the screen passcode in various situations including unlocking a disabled iPad, factory resetting iPad without passcode, unlocking a second-hand iPad and so on. It goes without saying that the tool can also reset your locked iPad as well.

For good measure, it is capable of unlocking 4 types of screen locks. In addition to commonly used digital passcodes, more advanced Face ID and Touch ID are supported to unlock. As a result of its wide compatibility, you are endowed with the power to remove passcode from iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch. More concretely, Joyoshare iPasscode Unlocker completely supports all iOS device models and the latest iOS version.

Key Features of Joyoshare iPasscode Unlocker

Help to reset a locked iPad without passcode

Can unlock 4 kinds of screen passcodes

Remove passcode in different situations

Support all iOS device models and iOS 12.4

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Now, all you need to do is following the step-by-step guide to reset locked iPad on Mac. If you want to do on Windows, you may also refer to the instructions below.

• Step 1 Launch Joyoshare iPasscode Unlocker

  

  Download and install Joyoshare iPasscode Unlocker on your computer and connect the locked iPad with it. Wait till the program recognizes your device. Then you can move on to the next step with the "Start" button.

• Step 2 Set iPad into DFU or recovery mode

  

  Afterward, you are demanded to set your iPad into DFU mode in conformity to the on-screen instructions. If failed, just switch to put it into recovery mode by clicking the link at the bottom of this window.

• Step 3 Get and verify the firmware package

  

  After getting into this interface, you need to confirm all the iPad information shown on the screen so that you can click on "Download" to download and verify the firmware package. Once finished, you should tap to proceed to the last step.

• Step 4 Start to reset a locked iPad

  

  Eventually, just unzip the firmware package by touching the "Unlock" icon. One moment, please. Joyoshare iPasscode Unlocker will automatically reset your locked iPad.

Part 2. How to Reset Locked iPad via iTunes

One of the simplest methods to reset a locked iPad is using iTunes. Supposing that you use iTunes regularly, you may have known this method. Not just to listen to music, you also apply iTunes to restore iPad or back up files. In this technique, you must ensure that your iPad has been synced with iTunes on your computer. If everything is prepared, do as indicates below.

Step 1: Firstly, launch iTunes on a trusted computer and plug your iPad to it. Please remember to update iTunes to the recent version if available;

Step 2: Once iPad is detected, click its icon and then choose "Summary";

Step 3: If you have had a backup on iTunes, you just simply touch "Restore iPad".

Part 3. How to Reset Locked iPad with Recovery Mode

Do you wonder how to reset a locked iPad with iTunes if the iPad has not been synced with it? To straighten the problem out, you need to put your iPad into recovery mode first and then initiate the process with iTunes. Just implement the steps below to reset your locked iPad under the circumstances.

Step 1: Get an updated iTunes and run it. Then, use a proper USB to connect the locked iPad to the computer;

Step 2: Put your iPad into recovery mode by holding down the "Home" and "Sleep" buttons until the iPad screen turns black. At this moment, let the "Sleep" button go and keep pressing the "Home" button till you see "Connect to iTunes" display on the screen;

Step 3: When your iPad is detected in recovery mode, iTunes will give you a prompt, as shown below. In order to reset iPad, you are supposed to choose the "Restore" option.

Part 4. How to Reset Locked iPad via iCloud

After knowing how to reset the locked iPad with iTunes and Joyoshare iPasscode Unlocker, another alternative can also be considered. For example, you are able to use the Find My iPhone feature to remotely reset iPad. Even if you are not handy to use a computer, you will make use of this approach as well. Here's how to do with iCloud.

Step 1: Log in to the your iCloud account with the Apple ID and password after getting into the iCloud official website;

Step 2: After that, navigate to "Find My iPhone" and then touch "All Devices";

Step 3: All devices linked to the Apple ID will appear on the screen. You should select your locked iPad;

Step 4: On a pop-up window, there are three options for you to choose. Just tap on "Erase iPad" to make your locked iPad reset.