An iPad is one of the many devices manufactured by Apple Inc. iPad is Apple’s version of the tablet. The first generation of the iPad was announced on January 20, 2010.
iPad runs on the iOS operating system.
Wiping an iPad means erasing all of the data and personal settings back to factory settings. This can be done through the iPad settings when you remember your passcode.
In the event that you forgot your passcode or you have so many times entered the wrong passcode, you will be locked out. The only chance left is to wipe, without the passcode.
Can you wipe an iPad without passcode?
It is possible to wipe an iPad without a passcode. You will need a computer with the latest iTunes installed on it. You also need an internet connection.
The following steps will help you to wipe an iPad without a passcode.
- Launch iTunes.
You need to sign in to iTunes on your computer. This serves as a security measure.
- Start recovery mode after successful login to iTunes.
This mode directs iTunes to erase the iPad. You must start this process before connecting the iPad to the computer.
- Hold down the top or side button until the power slider appears on the screen. Drag the slider to turn off the iPad then hold down the Home button while connecting the iPad to your computer. When the recovery mode screen appears, release the Home button.
- iTunes will automatically launch on your computer once the recovery mode screen appears on the iPad. Finally, click on restore.