How to Unlock iPad without/with Computer in 6 Ways

Q:"How can I unlock my iPad without a computer? Ok, so I locked my iPad and forgot the password. How do I get back in without using my computer because I don't know what wires to hook up?" – Elena from the Apple Community

Always worried about someone using your device to snoop on your privacy without your consent and as a result, set your screen passcode? Nevertheless, as what experienced by the above-mentioned iPad user, you may find yourself in a similarly embarrassing situation where you forgot passcode and locked out of your device. If you are urgently wondering how to unlock iPad passcode without computer, the solutions provided in this article can be a surprise to you. Just dive into details with us and bypass passcode on your device without and with computer.

• Part 1. Video Tutorial to Unlock iPad without Computer
• Part 2. How to Unlock iPad Passcode without Computer
• Method 1. Use iCloud
• Method 2. Use Siri
• Method 3. Use Security Lockout
• Method 4. Use Auto Erase
• Part 3. How to Unlock iPad Passcode with Computer
• Method 1. Use iTunes
• Method 2. Use iPad Unlocker
• Part 4. Which Is the Best Way to Unlock iPad Passcode

Part 1. Video Tutorial: Unlock iPad/iPhone Passcode without Computer

Before getting started, keep in mind that unlocking iPad passcode is not as difficult as you might suppose. There are many ways that can help you get out of trouble and restart your iPad. To help you quickly remove iPad passcode, you can watch this video. In this video, we'll show how to unlock iPad passcode without computer or iTunes. And you can follow the methods introduced in the video.

Part 2. How to Unlock iPad without Computer in 4 Ways

There are four kinds of ways for you to unlock iPad passcode without computer, respectively, unlocking iPad through iCloud, unlocking iPad via Siri, unlocking iPad via Security Lockout, and unlocking iPad using Auto Erase. These four methods are available in different situations. Before you start unlocking iPad, you need to check the iPadOS version as those methods are suitable to different iPadOS versions.

• Option 1 Use iCloud to Unlock iPad

  iCloud, built into every Apple device, is a cloud storage and cloud computing service, enabling users to store photos, files, notes, documents, and other data. It is not only a powerful and useful backup tool but also a roundabout way for users to unlock iPad without computer. The most important precondition is that you have turned the Find My iPad feature on. Then you can follow the steps below to start.

  

  Step 1. Launch a browser on your iPhone or other iOS device and then go to www.icloud.com.

  Step 2. Sign into your iCloud account by entering your Apple ID and password.

  Step 3. Click on the Find My iPad and then select your iPad under All Devices.

  Step 4. After selecting the iPad you are using, click on the Erase iPad button to erase all the data and settings.

  By using iCloud to erase your iPad remotely, you need to provide your Apple ID and password that you used to set up the iPad. If you cannot remember that information, you are not able to log into your iCloud account. Besides, this way would permanently delete all content and settings on your iPad.

• Option 2 Use Siri to Unlock iPad

  Siri is a virtual assistant who uses voice queries to answer questions and make recommendations. You can ask Siri to perform actions by inputting voice commands and that's the reason why you are likely to cope with iPad locked with passcode by using Siri. But this way only supports the iPad running from iPadOS 8.0 to iPadOS 10.1. With the help of Siri, you can perform the following steps to unlock iPad without passcode.

  

  Step 1. Press and hold the Home button for a few seconds to activate Siri. Then ask Siri to open an app that you don't have on your iPad.

  Step 2. Siri will scan the iPad and reply to you that the app you said doesn't exist on this device. In addition, it will ask you whether to search the app in the App Store and bring up the App Store icon on your screen.

  Step 3. Press the icon and a new browser window will pop out. Then you can get task slide preview by selecting the last app or update other apps. Or double push the Home button to obtain the same effect as well.

  Step 4. Close the activate front screen task, and you can operate your iPad without entering password.

  This way sounds good because it doesn't ask you to enter your Apple ID and passcode. But unfortunately, this method has been blocked by Apple in new iOS versions. So, only when the iPad running iPadOS 8.1 to iPadOS 10.1 can you use this method. Besides, it doesn't always guarantee success.

• Option 3 Unlock iPad with Apple ID Password

  With this method, you can directly unlock your iPad screen passcode. If your iPad has been updated to iPadOS 15.2 or later, you can try erasing it wirelessly. Meanwhile, your iPad needs to be connected to a cellular or Wi-Fi network. Then you can try erasing your iPad after entering the wrong passcode many times. Here's how.

  

  Step 1. Turn your iPad on and enter your passcode. After entering the incorrect passcode many times, you'll see the Security Lockout prompts from your iPad's Lock Screen.

  Step 2. Then tap the Erase iPad option in the bottom corner of the screen.

  Step 3. Try tapping Erase iPad again to confirm that all content and settings will be erased.

  Step 4. Now enter your Apple ID password and your Apple ID will be signed out.

  Step 5. Tap Erase iPad to erase and reset your iPad now. When your iPad restarts, you will see the Hello screen and follow the on-screen instructions to set up your iPad again.

  This method is developed by Apple for those users who forgot the screen passcode. Then they can directly remove the iPad screen password by entering the Apple ID. But there is a disadvantage in that your iPad will be erased all the data and settings.

• Option 4 Unlock iPad with Auto Erase

  Apple developed an auto-erasing function to prevent others from using malicious acts to break into your iPad and hack into important data. By enabling this option, your device can automatically get all data wiped after 10 failed passcode attempts. If your iPad is locked, simply enter the wrong passcode 10 times so that your device can be erased directly. After its restart, you can then access it again. Here you can learn how to turn Auto Erase on:

  

  Step 1. Head to "Settings" on your iPad.

  Step 2. Scroll down and find "Face ID & Passcode" or "Touch ID & Passcode".

  Step 3. Now enter your screen passcode to access this function.

  Step 4. Scroll to the bottom, turn "Erase Data" option on, and confirm with "Enable".

  This method can be used on any iPad model no matter which iOS/iPadOS your device is running. However, you should make sure that you have enabled Auto Erase in Settings before your screen gets locked. Additionally, this way will restore your iPad to factory settings and remove all data.

Part 3. How to Unlock iPad with Computer in 2 Ways

The four ways above can help you unlock iPad without computer. If they don't work, though, you could try using iTunes or an iPad screen unlocker. Maybe a computer is necessary and related professional tools will be more suitable options.

• Option 1 Use iTunes to Unlock iPad

  According to Apple officials, if you forgot your password or a "iPad is disabled" message showed on your screen after too many passcode inputs, you can use iTunes to remove your passcode. But what you should notice is that this way is effective only when you've used to sync your iPad with computer via iTunes. Otherwise, you need to put your iPad in recovery mode to restore it.

  

  Step 1. Launch iTunes on your computer and then connect your iPad to your computer.

  Step 2. In iTunes, click your iPad icon and go to the Summary page.

  Step 3. Click Restore iPad in the panel and then click the Restore button to confirm your action. iTunes will restore your iPad, and after the process is completed, the iPad will be unlocked.

  If you have synced the iPad to this computer before, iTunes will not ask for your iPad passcode. If not, you need to put your iPad in recovery mode. Then plug your iPad to the computer and located your iPad in iTunes to restore it.

• Option 2 Use Joyoshare iPasscode Unlocker to Unlock iPad

  Joyoshare iPasscode Unlocker is a powerful software that enables you to unlock iPad safely and instantly in different scenarios, such as you forget passcode all of a sudden, get no access to a second-hand device, iPad keeps asking passcode that you never set, and more. It supports removing four kinds of passcode, including 4-digit passcode, 6-digit passcode, Touch ID, and Face ID. Moreover, it's compatible with the newest iOS/iPadOS, as well as all iDevice models. The intuitive interface and straightforward instruction can help you easily use this software without professional knowledge and unlock iPad without Apple ID, iTunes or iCloud.

  Key Features of Joyoshare iPasscode Unlocker

  

  • Remove types of locks from iPad screen without passcode
  • With intuitive interface and clear guidance
  • Salvage iPad from different possible lockup situations
  • Unlock iPad without Apple ID and password
  • Support all common and popular iOS/iPadOS and iDevices

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  Step 1 Connect iPad to computer and open program

  Double-click Joyoshare iPasscode Unlocker to run it and connect your iPad to the computer with a USB cable. Click the "Unlock iOS Screen" section, and place your iPad into DFU mode or recovery mode. When you see the arrow turning blue at the right bottom, click it to go on.

  

  Step 2 Download and verify the firmware package

  This software will automatically detect your iPad's information and display it. Then you can need to check the related information carefully and correct the wrong information manually. After that, click on the Download button to download the firmware package.

  

  Step 3 Start to unlock iPad without passcode

  After the download is completed, click the Unlock button to remove the passcode. This process will take you a little time and your iPad passcode will be removed after the series of operations. Then you can set up a new passcode on your iPad.

  

Part 4. Which Way Is More Suitable for You to Unlock iPad?

Considering the limitation of each method, here we've made a comparison with those methods, and analyzed the advantages of each method. If you don't know which way is more suitable for you to unlock your iPad, then you can know about more information from the tables below.

Conclusion

And voila! You've got different ways on how to unlock iPad passcode without computer. When you don't have a computer by your side, you can try using Siri, Security Lockout, iCloud, and Auto Erase. If the screen passcode still cannot be cracked, using iTunes or Joyoshare iPasscode Unlocker could be a good option that can quickly bypass iPad passcode on a computer.