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Tips and guides explaining how to unlock iPad passcode and carrier lock. Help on setting up Touch ID and changing your tablet’s password.

For further details, see Activation Lock unlocking guides for other devices.

For more help with iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, iPod Touch, or Mac, see Apple troubleshooting & how-to guides.

iPad requesting a 6-digit passcode

How to unlock iPad – passcode unlock methods, tips, and tools

If you would like to know how to unlock your iPad – even if you have forgotten or don’t know the passcode – this guide shows you tried and tested methods we have verified as working. After reading this article you will know how to do the following: Free iPad iCloud unlocking methods. How to unlock a …

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Activate iPhone message on an Apple phone

How to remove Activation Lock without previous owner on iPhone, iPad and Mac

Struggling with iCloud Activation Lock on an Apple device without access to the previous owner’s information? Drawing from my vast experience, I have tested and successfully implemented various strategies to unlock iPhones, iPads, and Macs burdened by this issue. My journey has equipped me with firsthand knowledge in assisting clients who have inadvertently purchased devices locked …

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iPad Air in different colors

iPad Air iCloud Activation Lock bypass guide

The iPad Air (5th generation) was released in 2022 and like the previous models in the range such as iPad Air 2, it included the iCloud Activation Lock. The iCloud lock is part of the tablet’s security system which Apple calls Find My. This easy-to-follow guide will explain how to bypass Activation Lock on any …

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iPad mini 6 and iPad mini 5

iPad mini iCloud Activation Lock bypass guide

The latest iPad mini was released in 2021 and, like all the previous incarnations, had a feature called iCloud Activation Lock. The lock is part of the tablet’s security system which Apple calls Find My. While bypassing iCloud Activation Lock is awkward, it is possible. This easy-to-follow guide will explain how to bypass Activation Lock, …

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iPad Pro 11-inch

iPad Pro iCloud Activation Lock bypass guide

This easy-to-follow guide will explain how to bypass Activation Lock on any model of iPad Pro. The 5th generation iPad Pro was released in 2021 which included a 12.9-inch display. And like the previous models in the range, it included the iCloud Activation Lock. The iCloud lock is part of Apple’s security system called Find …

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iPad Activation Lock fix

iPad iCloud Activation Lock removal guide

It is almost impossible to bypass an iPad’s Activation Lock without the correct Apple ID and password to disable it. This means that you won’t be easily able to erase, reset, and reuse your iPad without knowing the previous owners’ Apple sign-in details. Knowing these details allows you to turn off Find My, which controls …

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iPad Unlock

How to SIM unlock iPad to use another network

This guide explains the easiest way to SIM unlock an iPad so you can move to another network. You can only carrier unlock the Wi-Fi + Cellular iPad. The lock removal process described in this article is also known as: SIM unlock. Factory unlock. Network unlock. Carrier unlock. Simlock removal. Subsidy lock removal. This guide …

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iPadOS 15 Activation Lock Bypass

How To Bypass iPadOS 15 Activation Lock & Remove iCloud Lock: Step-by-Step Tutorial

For those using an iPad running iPadOS 15, Activation Lock is an essential security feature. It ensures that only the original owner can access the tablet, making it useless to the thief if it is stolen. To find out more, see What is the iCloud Activation Lock. Unfortunately, this can be a problem if a user needs …

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iPadOS 16 Activation Lock Bypass

Bypass iPadOS 16 Activation Lock & Remove iCloud Lock: Step-by-Step Guide

Activation Lock is one of the most important security features for the Apple iPad, especially for those running on iPadOS 16. Activation Lock was built to ensure that only the original user can access the tablet, rendering it useless if it is ever lost or stolen. Unfortunately, this can present a problem if you need …

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How To Unlock iPad Mini

5 methods to reset and unlock iPad mini without passcode or Touch ID

This ultimate guide will explain how to unlock iPad Mini – even without Touch ID, or if you have forgotten the passcode. This easy-to-follow article will explain the following iPad Mini passcode removal topics: Free passcode unlocking techniques. How to keep all your data after a passcode reset without a restore. Passcode unlocking without a …

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How To Unlock iPad Pro

6 techniques to unlock iPad Pro without passcode, Touch ID, or Face ID

This ultimate guide will explain how to unlock iPad Pro – even without Face ID, Touch ID, or if you have forgotten the passcode. This easy-to-follow article will explain the following iPad Pro passcode removal topics: Free passcode unlocking techniques. How to keep all your data after a passcode reset without a restore. Passcode unlocking without …

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How To Unlock iPad Air

5 ways to unlock iPad Air without passcode or Touch ID

This ultimate guide will explain 5 techniques to unlock iPad Air – even without Touch ID, or if you have forgotten the passcode. This easy-to-follow article will explain the following iPad Air passcode removal topics: Free passcode unlocking techniques. How to keep all your data after a passcode reset without a restore. Passcode unlocking without …

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iPad Air Carrier Unlock

How to carrier unlock iPad Air Cellular to use any network provider

This guide explains the easiest way to carrier unlock an iPad Air so you can move to another network provider. You can only carrier unlock the Wi-Fi + Cellular iPad Air. The carrier lock removal process described in this article is also known as: SIM unlocking. Factory unlocking. Network unlocking. Simlock removal. Subsidy lock removal. …

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iPad Mini Carrier Unlock

How to carrier unlock iPad Mini Cellular to use any network provider

This guide explains the easiest way to carrier unlock an iPad Mini so you can move to another network provider. You can only carrier unlock the Wi-Fi + Cellular iPad Mini. The carrier lock removal process described in this article is also known as: SIM unlocking. Factory unlocking. Network unlocking. Simlock removal. Subsidy lock removal. …

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iPad Pro Unlock

How to carrier unlock iPad Pro to use any network provider

This guide explains the easiest way to carrier unlock an iPad Pro so you can move to another network provider. You can only carrier unlock the Wi-Fi + Cellular iPad Pro. The carrier lock removal process described in this article is also known as: SIM unlocking. Factory unlocking. Network unlocking. Simlock removal. Subsidy lock removal. …

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iPad showing Activation Lock message

Activation Lock on iPad, iPad Pro, iPad Air, iPad Mini

iPad Activation Lock is part of Find My – a feature created by Apple to stop anyone else from using your iPad if it is ever stolen. Activation Lock is enabled automatically when you configure Find My on your device. Or when you sign in to your iCloud account from your iPad. Find My works …

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iPad showing Activation Lock message

How to fix “This iPad is linked to an Apple ID” iCloud Activation Lock message

This simple guide shows several ways to get rid of the annoying “This iPad is linked to an Apple ID” Message. Follow the steps to get your iPad unlocked and working properly… This guide is written for the iPad, but the information also applies to iPod Touch and iPhone devices. Advertisement What causes this issue? …

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