How to Bypass iPad Screen Lock in 5 Ways

Q1: "I forget my passcode to get into my old iPad. How can I bypass screen lock on iPad before getting disabled?"

Q2: "I bought an iPad Air, but there is a Lock Screen and no one knows the passcode. Is there any way to bypass it or reset iPad without any of the information?"

To prevent from unauthorized access, setting up a passcode on an iPad is the only option. However, some iPad users cannot unlock their devices because of forgetting the lock screen passcode. Except for that, some people got a second-hand iPad from other places but found that the iPad is locked. These are the reasons that cause the above scenario. It's easy to create a passcode for the iPad, but it is harder to unlock iPad without passcode. Today, here we put together the following guide to help you bypass iPad lock screen. Let's check out how to bypass lock screen on iPad.

• Part 1. How to Bypass iPad Lock Screen without Computer
• Part 2. How to Bypass Lock Screen on iPad with iTunes
• Part 3. How to Bypass Screen Lock on iPad via iPad Unlocker
• Part 4. Which Is the Best Way to Bypass Screen Lock

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Part 1. How to Bypass iPad Lock Screen without Computer

If you want to bypass lock screen on your iPad without a computer, you can erase your device to the original factory settings and set up it again. Let's walk though the steps to erase iPad for deleting the screen lock if you can know your Apple ID password.

Option 1. Bypass iPad Screen Lock When iPad Unavailable

When you enter the incorrect passcode too many times, you would find that your iPad is unavailable. In this case, you can make use of your Apple ID password to erase your iPad directly. Then you can set up your iPad and recover all the data to your device.

Step 1. Enter the wrong passcode until the iPad says Security Lockout, try again in 15 minutes.

Step 2. Find the Erase iPad option at the bottom of the screen and tap on it.

Step 3. Tap on Erase iPad again to confirm then type your Apple ID password.

Step 4. After signing out of your Apple ID, tap on Erase iPad to erase all the settings and data. Now you can set up your iPad and create a new passcode.

Option 2. Bypass iPad Screen Lock via the Find My App

Another method is to use the Find My app to wipe out all the data and settings on your iPad if you have other Apple portable device like iPhone. The Find My app can enable you to manage all the Apple devices where you use the same Apple ID.

Step 1. Start by launching the Find My app on your device then tap on Devices.

Step 2. In the device list, choose your iPad that you want to erase.

Step 3. Tap on Erase This Device, then tap on Continue and enter your phone number.

Step 4. Tap Erase to enter your Apple ID and tap Erase to completely wipe out all the contents and settings on the iPad.

Option 3. Bypass iPad Screen Lock in iCloud.com

In iCloud.com, you can remotely manage and control all of your Apple devices, including the iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, and Mac. By logging into iCloud, you can erase your iPad to the default factory settings. Then you can get access to your iPad again.

Step 1. Log into iCloud.com by entering your Apple ID account and password.

Step 2. Select the Find iPhone option, then click on the All Devices button on the top of the screen.

Step 3. In the device list, click your iPad and there will pop up a window.

Step 4. Click the Erase iPad button. And your iPad will be completely erased.

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Part 2. How to Bypass Lock Screen on iPad with iTunes

Without an Apple ID password, you can also bypass lock screen on your iPad. That is to use iTunes on a PC or the Finder on a Mac. There are two options for you to restore your iPad to the factory settings with the help of iTunes or Finder.

Option 1. Bypass iPad Screen Lock on a Trusted Computer

Once you get your iPad synced with your computer, you can directly connect your iPad to the computer and then restore it by using iTunes. Here's how to bypass screen lock on iPad via iTunes.

Step 1. Connect your iPad to your computer and launch iTunes or Finder.

Step 2. In iTunes, select your iPad and go to the Summary tab.

Step 3. Click Restore iPad and click it again to confirm that you want to restore your device.

Option 2. Bypass iPad Screen Lock in Recovery Mode

If you have never synced your iPad with your computer, then you are not able to directly restore your device in iTunes or Finder. Here you can put your iPad into Recovery Mode, then use iTunes or Finder to reset your device.

Step 1. Turn off your iPad and connect your iPad to your computer with a USB cable.

Step 2. Enable your device into Recovery Mode then open iTunes or Finder.

Step 3. Select Restore in the pop-up window. Your iPad will be restored and updated soon.

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Part 3. How to Bypass Screen Lock on iPad via iPad Unlocker

There are some limitations in the above methods. If you try to erase your iPad with your Apple ID, then make sure that you have enabled Find My on your device. Provide that the Find My feature is disabled on your device, you can use iTunes to restore your iPad. Here you can resort to an iPad passcode unlocker - MagFone iPhone Unlocker.

3.1 Best iPad Unlocker: MagFone iPhone Unlocker

MagFone iPhone Unlocker is your best bet when you forgot your screen lock on your iPad and cannot unlock it with iTunes or iCloud. It is designed to crack all kinds of screen locks, including Face ID, Touch ID, and digit code, on the iPad, iPhone, and iPod touch. Otherwise, MagFone iPhone Unlocker can remove Apple ID, turn off Screen Time passcode, and delete MDM restrictions easily and quickly.

3.2 Guide: How to Bypass Lock Screen on iPad Mini/Air

First, download the installation package of MagFone iPhone Unlocker. Then, go to install this software to your computer. After that, you can follow the below steps to remove screen lock on your iPad via MagFone iPhone Unlocker.

Step 1 Connect iPad to Computer and Open MagFone

Get your iPad connected to your computer with a USB cable, then launch MagFone iPhone Unlocker. To bypass screen lock on iPad, select the Unlock iOS Screen option and click the Start button.

Step 2 Go to Boot iPad into Recovery Mode or DFU Mode

Then you need to put your iPad into DFU Mode by following the onscreen instructions. Given that your device may fail to enter into DFU Mode, you can click the link at the bottom of the program.

Step 3 Download the Matching Firmware Package for iPad

Now you have to check to see if the device information of your iPad shown on the program are right. If the information is wrong, you can correct it manually. Then you can click the Download button to download the firmware package.

Step 4 Start to Bypass Screen Lock on iPad Mini/Air

The final step is to click the Unlock button on the program. After verifying and unzipping the firmware package, the screen lock on your iPad will be removed by MagFone iPhone Unlocker. Now you can access your iPad without the screen lock passcode.

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Part 4. Which Is the Best Way to Bypass Screen Lock

Whether by using iTunes or by using iCloud, as well as, an iPad unlocker, you can bypass screen lock on your iPad when you forgot the screen passcode. But which is the best way to help you get it done? From the following table, you can know which way is more suitable for you to remove screen lock on your iPad.

	MagFone iPhone Unlocker	Security Lockout	Find My App	iCloud	iTunes
Limitation	No limitations	Find My iPad is enabled	Find My iPad is enabled	Find My iPad is enabled	Find My iPad is enabled
Apple ID Password	✘	✔	✔	✔	✘
iTunes	✘	✘	✘	✘	✔
Easy to Use	Easy	Easy	A bit complex	A bit complex	A bit complex
Devices Required	A computer	✘	An Apple mobile device	A smartphone or computer	A computer
Success Rate	100%	95%	90%	90%	85%

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Conclusion

When you can't remember your screen lock passcode, then you can use the methods introduced in the above article to bypass screen lock on your iPad. Using MagFone iPhone Unlocker can help you quickly delete the screen lock on your iPad. Have a try, and you'll find it out!