I havent used my ipad in a year and forgot my password (android user here). After some attempts, it said wait 8 hrs, then it said security lockout, now it says unavailable. Please just tell me how to reset to factory settings and begin again. [Re-Titled by Moderator]
An iPad will be disabled or indicate that it is unavailable if an incorrect Passcode is entered too many times. A forgotten or unknown iPhone/iPad passcode cannot be recovered - and neither can it be reset or modified from another device.
A forgotten or unknown iPhone/iPad passcode cannot be recovered - and neither can it be reset or modified from another device. If you see a waiting period you can wait and try again to input the correct Passcode; otherwise, the iPad must be restored. You may find this support page to be helpful: If you see an iPhone or iPad unavailable message or Security Lockout screen - Apple Support iPadOS ...
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