Restore all content to iPad from a backup — Apple Support (HK)

Restore iPad with an iTunes Alternative When iPad Cannot Restore in iTunes

Nothing above helps? There is a way to have “iPad could not be restored in iTunes” issue fixed easily and completely — using an iTunes alternative to restore your device without using iTunes. Here I will highly recommend UltFone iPad System Repair, a program focuses on fixing various issues in iOS by restoring iOS device to factory settings.

Try Synced iTunes When You Forgot iPad Mini Password

Apple official recommends you use iTunes to restore your iPad Mini when you forgot the password. Before starting, make sure that «Find My» feature is turned off on your iPad Mini. Next you can follow these steps.

Step 1: Connect your iPad Mini to the synchronized computer.

Note: If you cannot connect your iPad Mini to computer, use password removal tool or recovery mode.

Step 2: Then, launch iTunes. Allow iTunes to sync your device and perform a backup. If you made a backup, you could ignore it.

Step 3: After the synchronization and backup complete, click «Restore iPad». After the software finishes restoring, the screen lock on iPad Mini will be erased.

Step 4: On reaching the Set-Up screen, tap «Restore» from iTunes backup while restoring your device.

Step 5: Choose your device in iTunes. Check for the date and size of the backups and select the appropriate one.

Part 1. best tool to restore a disabled ipad

Restoring a disabled iPad is quite easy when you use dr.fone — System Repair (iOS). The tool ensures that none of your data is corrupted and the easy interface allows you to operate it with ease.

Part 2. how to restore a disabled ipad from itunes

It is possible to restore a disabled iPad using iTunes, as long as you have a backup of the device.

Restore all content to ipad from a backup

Step 1: launch repair

Download and install dr.fone on your computer, select ‘Repair’ among all the feature list.

Step 2: download firmware package

When the information of your iPad Mini has been detected correctly, click «Download» to download the firmware package.

Click «Start to Extract» to allow LockWiper to unpack the downloaded firmware package.

Step 2: select corresponding problem

After you choose Repair, a window will pop up for you to choose your iPad system issue, «iPhone Won’t Update», «Stuck in DFU Mode», «Stuck in Recovery Mode»,.etc. The background of the chosen item will become green. Now, connect your iPad to computer with a workable cable, and click on Start to begin repair process.

Step 3: unlock ipad mini screen passcode

Select «Start Unlock», then type «000000» into the box and click «Unlock» to initiate the process. LockWiper will start to remove the screen lock from your iPad Mini.

Wait a minute, the screen lock on your iPad Mini will be removed completely. You can reset your device as a brand new one.

For a more detailed guide, you can watch the video tutorial to reset iPad Mini password.

As you can see, the process to unlock iPad Mini/iPad/iPhone passcode is very easy when using iMyFone LockWiper, even you don’t have any knowledge about technical skills.

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Even if you forgot iPad Mini Apple ID passcode, iMyFone LockWiper can also help you unlock iPad Mini iCloud account without entering password in almost all situations.

What happens when you input the wrong passcode on your ipad mini repeatedly?

When you or someone else try accessing your iPad Mini with the wrong passcode repeatedly, your device gets disabled.

• 6 incorrect guesses: iPad is disabled. Try again in 1 minute
• 7 incorrect guesses: iPad is disabled. Try again in 5 minutes
• 8 incorrect guesses: iPad is disabled. Try again in 15 minutes
• 9 incorrect guesses: iPad is disabled. Try again in 60 minutes
• 10 incorrect guesses: iPad is disabled. Connect to iTunes

Therefore, if you forget the password, stop trying! Or your iPad mini will be completely disabled finally.