How do I disable my iPad?

Turn off your iPad. You can do this on an iPad with a Home button by holding the Lock button at the top of the iPad, then swiping on the Power Off slider that appears. On an iPad without a Home button, hold the Lock button and either Volume button, then swipe the Power Off slider. 2.
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How do you fix a disabled iPad without iTunes?

Method 3. Factory Reset Locked iPhone/iPad without iTunes – PhoneRescue for iOS
  1. Download PhoneRescue and connect your device. ...
  2. Choose repair mode. ...
  3. Enter in “Recovery” mode. ...
  4. Download firmware. ...
  5. Repair your device to normal.
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How do you disable Apple iPad?

Step 2: Turn off your iPad
  1. Unplug your iPad from the computer if it's connected.
  2. Turn off your iPad using the method for your iPad model: ...
  3. Drag the slider to turn off your iPad, then wait a minute to make sure that it turns off completely.
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What does iPad disabled mean?

If your iPad says it's disabled, it means that you're totally locked out. At this point, the only way to re-enable your iPad is to either wait (assuming it's given you a time limit) or reset the iPad using your computer. And if you don't know your password, resetting the iPad is your only option.
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How long will my iPad be disabled?

Once you kick off the process, it works like this: the device is disabled for 1 minute. There is no way to bypass it being disabled — you just have to sit in time out like a naughty child. Once that time is up, you get one chance to get the passcode correct or your device is disabled for 5 minutes.
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How do you reset a disabled iPad permanently?

If your iPad becomes permanently disabled, your only choice is to reset it to its factory default state. If you turn on Find My iPad, the easiest way to reset the iPad is through iCloud. The Find My iPad feature contains a way to reset the iPad remotely.
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Can I reset my iPad without a computer?

If you are now able to open your iPad, you can erase all of your data and return it to its factory default settings without connecting it to a computer. Ensure that your iPad is charged, or connect it to a power source. Open Settings; select General and then select Reset.
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How do I factory reset my iPad with just the buttons?

Press and hold the Top button until the recovery mode screen appears. For iPads with a Home button: Press and hold the Home and the Top buttons at the same time until the recovery mode screen appears. Select your iPad on the left side of your iTunes or Finder window. Click Restore.
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How do I reset my iPad Without the passcode?

How to reset iPad without password
  1. Connect your iPad to a computer. ...
  2. On your Mac, locate the connected device.
  3. Click Restore and wait for the process to end.
  4. Set up your device and proceed to factory restoring without a passcode.
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How do I fix my iPad is disabled for 23 million minutes?

Conclusion. If your iOS device says you need to wait for 24 or 25 million minutes to unlock it, please don't smash it against the wall. The device simply reset its internal clock to the Unix Epoch. To fix the issue, insert a valid SIM card or force your terminal into Recovery Mode.
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