As iPadOS supports mobile device management (MDM), many schools use this feature to remotely manage the device in many respects. It enables schools to have access to a set of tools designed for them, giving them more control over the device and ensuring they study as soon as the student log in. So do the businesses. It's easy to put supervision mode on iPad, but it is a bit difficult to remove device supervision from iPad unless you have the password for this supervision mode. Well, luckily there are some fixes, and here's how to remove device supervision from iPad with or without password.

• Part 1. Understanding Device Supervision on iPad
• Part 2. How to Remove Device Supervision from iPad with Password
  • Method 1. Remove iPad Supervision in Device Settings
  • Method 2. Unsupervise an iPad from Apple Business Manager or Apple School Manager
• Part 3. How to Remove Device Supervision from iPad without Password
  • Method 1. Remove iPad Device Management Using iPad MDM Removal [No Data Loss]
  • Method 2. Remove iPad Device Management Using Apple Configurator 2 [Data Loss]
  • Method 3. Remove iPad Device Management by Jalbreaking [Data Loss]
• Part 4. FAQs about Device Supervision on iPad
• Part 5. Conclusion

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Part 1. Understanding Device Supervision on iPad

Device supervision is a special management mode Apple provides for iPads that belong to a company, school, or other organization. When an iPad is supervised, it can be fully managed and controlled by that organization using Mobile Device Management tools. This allows them to configure settings, install or remove apps, apply restrictions, and monitor compliance with their policies.

If your iPad is supervised, you'll typically see a message in Settings such as: "This iPad is supervised and managed by your organization" or "This iPad is supervised and managed." This message means the iPad is not treated as a personal device. Instead, it is enrolled under an administrator's control, and certain features may be limited or disabled.

How to check if an iPad is supervised?

You can quickly tell whether your iPad is supervised and managed by which enterprise or school by checking a few places in Settings:

The first option is the supervision message at the top of your iPad Settings. The second option is to check a management profile: Go to Settings > General > VPN & Device Management. If you see a profile, that's the organization your iPad is enrolled in.

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Part 2. How to Remove Device Supervision from iPad with Password

It's pretty easy to remove the device management from a supervised iPad if you know your MDM profile details and can get in touch with the administrator. There are two options for you to take off device supervision on iPhone: using Settings or logging into Apple School Manager. Here's how to.

Method 1. Remove iPad Supervision in Device Settings

If you want to remove supervision from an iPad, the direct way is to delete the MDM profile in iPad Settings by entering the MDM details. You can get the MDM password for your iPad from the administrator. Here's how to remove supervision from iPad with a password.

Step 1. Power on iPad and open the Settings app then tap General.

Step 2. Go to Profiles & Device Management or VPN & Device Management and find the MDM profile on the device.

Step 3. Tap Remove Management and then enter the password for MDM to remove it.

Method 2. Unsupervise an iPad from Apple Business Manager or Apple School Manager

In addition to deleting MDM in Settings, you can easily unsupervise a supervised iPad by logging into Apple School Manager or Apple Business Manager if you are the administrator, or you can contact the administrator to remotely unsupervise your iPad.

Step 1. Log in to Apple School Manager or Apple Business Manager as the administrator or site manager.

Step 2. In the sidebar, click Devices, search for your supervised iPad in the search field, then select the device from the list.

Step 3. Check the box "I understand that this cannot be undone", and then click Release to remove your supervised device.

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Part 3. How to Delete Device Supervision on iPad without Password

In fact, lots of owners don't know the MDM password, so they cannot remove device supervision on their iPad. Though they try to factory reset an iPad, the iPad will return to a supervised state. For these cases, there are other options available for you to delete supervision on your iPad without a password.

Method 1. Remove iPad Device Management Using iPad MDM Removal [No Data Loss]

When you don't know the password attached to the MDM profile or cannot get in touch with the administrator, MDM removal software like MagFone iPhone Unlocker can come in handy. MagFone iPhone Unlocker is a pretty smart unlocking tool as it supports unlocking all iPhones, iPads, and iPod touches. With this tool, you can turn off device supervision on iPad with one click on your computer without knowing the MDM profile details.

Beyond that, MagFone iPhone Unlocker can remove Apple ID from device without password and unlock various screen locks like digit passcode, Face ID, or Touch ID on all Apple mobile devices. In the process of removing device supervision, you don't need to worry about losing data on your iPad. Here's a detailed guide on how to remove device supervision from iPad without password by using MagFone iPhone Unlocker.

Step 1 Open MagFone and Connect iPad to Computer

Start by connecting your iPad to your computer via a USB cable, then launch MagFone iPhone Unlocker. When your device is detected by MagFone software, go to enter into Remove MDM on MagFone software and click on the Start button.

Step 2 Start to Remove Device Supervision from iPad

Ensure that you have disabled the Find My iPad feature on your iPad. If not, you need to turn it off on your iPad before starting to removing supervision on iPad. Then you can click on the Remove button to initiate the process of removing supervision.

Method 2. Remove iPad Device Management Using Apple Configurator 2 [Data Loss]

With a professional MDM removal tool, you can easily and quickly remove device supervision from your iPad without data loss. If you see the message "iPad is supervised by another computer and cannot be used with this computer," you can use Apple Configurator 2 on a Mac to factory reset the iPad, which may help remove device supervision. Follow the steps below to factory reset an iPad using Apple Configurator:

Step 1. Fire up Apple Configurator 2 on a Mac and connect the supervised iPad to the Mac using a data cable.

Step 2. Click your supervised iPad in the device list.

Step 3. Click Actions > Advanced and then choose Erase All Content and Settings to completely remove device supervision on the device.

Method 3. Remove iPad Device Management by Jalbreaking [Data Loss]

In some cases, if you do not have access to the administrator or you don't want to use a third-party tool like MagFone iPhone Unlocker, you might want to consider jailbreaking your iPad to get rid of device supervision. Jailbreaking your iPad can bypass device supervision and unlock the full functionality of your iPad. But this method would bring some risks, such as service loss, device errors, and security issues. If you can accept those issues, try jailbreaking your iPad. The steps to jailbreak an iPad and tool being used to jailbreak vary. You can check this page to find the specific solutions for your iPad.

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Part 4. FAQs about Device Supervision on iPad

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Part 5. Conclusion

Removing device supervision from an iPad is not always straightforward if you don't know the supervision password. However, the methods above may help depending on your device's settings and management status. If you do not have the password for a supervised iPad, some third-party tools like MagFone iPhone Unlocker may offer additional options. Be sure to choose a reliable solution and understand any potential risks, including data loss, before proceeding.