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This article will explain what to do when your iPad tells you to connect it to a computer. It will explain why it's happening and how to get it working again. iPad Passcode WoesAn iPad can become disabled from entering in the wrong passcode too many times (Passcode disabling happens to iPhone, too). When that happens, you'll see a message saying your iPad is disabled and to try again later—sometimes it says in a few seconds, sometimes in hours or days. No matter what the screen says, it really means wait a few minutes and try again. What Causes a Disabled iPad That Needs to be Connected to iTunes or Finder?When you see the message on an iPad's screen saying "iPad is Disabled Connect to iTunes" it's most likely caused by an operating system update that failed or other serious software problem. When that happens the iPad stops responding to anything you do and needs to be put into Recovery Mode to get it working again. How to Fix an iPad That Is Disabled and Says 'Connect to iTunes or Finder'When you see the connect-to-computer icons on your disabled iPad, follow these steps to unlock it and return it to working order: There are different steps depending on what computer you are using. We'll point out the differences so no matter what you have, you can still get your iPad working again.
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Thanks for letting us know! Get the Latest Tech News Delivered Every Day Subscribe How do you unlock an iPad that is disabled and says connect to iTunes?Unlock Disabled iPad with iTunes. If you are a Windows user, open iTunes. And if you are a Mac user, open Finder.. Boot the iPad in Recovery Mode using the buttons. The method differs for iPads with Touch ID and those with Face ID. ... . Locate the device on the computer. ... . From the options that appear, select Restore.. How do you restore a disabled iPad on iTunes?Step 4: Restore your iPad. Locate your iPad in the Finder or in iTunes on the computer that it's connected to. (Learn how to find your connected iPad.). Choose Restore when you see the option to Restore or Update. ... . Wait for the process to finish.. Disconnect your iPad from the computer, then set up and use your iPad.. How do you unlock a disabled iPad?To unlock a disabled iPad if you forgot the password, you can restore it with Finder or iTunes. You can also unlock your iPad by doing a system restore using the Find My website or app. You'll need a recent iPad backup to get your data back after you restore and unlock it.
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