Besides that, your iPad can be disabled if there’s an error while downloading the iOS update. Or, if you are running on the older version of iOS, it can also lead to this problem. Unfortunately, when you come across this message, your iPad is temporarily locked, and you can’t access any of its functions. Nevertheless, you can tackle such errors by using iTunes or without iTunes. Either way, we will guide you through the entire process.
Before You Begin
Here are a couple of important things you need to remember before you jump into fixing the disabled iPad.
You should have enabled Find My. (If you haven’t enabled it, don’t worry. There’s another method you can try)All your data will be cleared if you don’t have an iCloud backup.While unlocking with iTunes, ensure your Lighting to USB cable is properly attached, has no physical damage, and is functional. Your computer should be running on the latest version of the OS.
How to Unlock Disabled iPad With iTunes?
Unlocking a Disabled iPad with iTunes requires a PC. If you have Windows OS, you need to download iTunes on your computer. But, it would be easier if you have a Mac as iTunes is pre-loaded there. Or, if you don’t have any, you can ask for help if someone has either Windows or Mac. Once your iTunes is ready. Let’s start the process.
How to Unlock Disabled iPad Without iTunes?
Although your iPad may display “connect to iTunes,” you can still solve such an issue without iTunes. For that, your iPad should have enabled the feature called Find My before it was disabled. You can easily reset and unlock the iPad wirelessly if you have enabled Find My.
Using Find My via Your Apple Device
To unlock via Find My, you need another Apple device with Find My app like the iPhone to use this method. Here’s how you can do it.
Using Find My via iCloud
It’s similar to the above method, but you don’t need any Apple Device to use it. You can use your iCloud account to access Find My. For that, you need to use a browser on your PC or Phone. Search for iCloud on your search engine, or you can click here. You can follow the below steps for more.
Contact Apple Support Center
If you are unable to fix the disabled iPad. It’s time to take it to the Genius Bar (Apple’s Official Tech Support). They will find out the best solution to fix your disabled iPad. Generally, they won’t take any charge to fix it if you are under warranty, or they might charge a few bucks depending on the reason for disablement.
