How to Remove Passcode from iPad with or Without Passcode

When it comes to removing the screen passcode from an iPad, there are really just two situations. One is that you want to turn off iPad screen passcode with the current passcode and the other is that you need to remove the forgotten passcode to access your locked iPad again. You’ll learn how to remove iPad passcode in both cases here. Sometimes, even if you know the passcode, the option to turn the passcode off could be missing or greyed out. We also cover the corresponding fixes for you.

How to Remove Passcode from iPad Without Passcode

First, let’s go through what to do when you don’t know the current passcode but still need to access or reuse your iPad. This section breaks down all available options to remove iPad screen lock when you lost the passcode, covering both data loss and no-data-loss methods.

Way 1. Remove iPad Screen Lock Using Passixer

The easiest way to unlock forgotten iPad passcode is to use Passixer iPhone Unlocker. It works effectively, no matter what type of screen lock your iPad has, including 4-digit/6-digit passcode, a custom password, Touch ID and Face ID. In addition to unlocking forgotten iPad passcode, Passixer can also unlock a second-hand iPad or an iPad with a broken screen.

Whether you’re using the latest 10th-generation iPad or older models like the iPad 4th gen, Mini 2, or even the 7th gen, this tool supports every iPadOS version.

Above all, the steps to unlock iPad with Passixer are simple. After that, you can use the iPad like before and set up a new passcode.

Key Features of Passixer iPhone Unlocker:

• Unlock your iPad instantly with a high success rate of up to 99%. 
• Bypass iCloud Locked to Owner without Apple ID, screen passcode or previous owner.
• Compatible well with iPhone/iPad/iPod Touch.
• Remove MDM profiles on iPad placed by schools or workplaces.

Steps to Use Passixer to Remove iPad Screen Lock

Step 1. Install Passixer iPhone Unlocker on your computer. It is available for Windows 7 or later, macOS X 10.7 and beyond.

Step 2. Run the software and choose Wipe Passcode from the main screen. Once it opens, click Start to begin.

Step 3. Plug in your iPad using a USB cable. Passixer will display your device model and the exact iPadOS version. Just hit Start again. Passixer will download the matching firmware package for your iPad.

Step 4. Type 0000 and click Unlock.

Step 5. When the unlocking process finishes, the screen will show a Wipe Passcode Successfully message. Now, your iPad can be used again like before.

Tip: You’ll be asked for the Apple ID and password after the unlock if Find My iPad was ON. In case you don’t have those details, use Passixer’s Bypass iCloud Activation Lock feature to use your iPad again.

Way 2. Remove iPad Passcode Directly via Lock Screen

On an iPadOS 15.2, there’s also the Erase iPad option—a simple way to remove the lock screen passcode without needing a computer. This button appears on the iPad Unavailable screen after several wrong passcode attempts. Tapping it lets you erase the iPad right there and unlock it in the process.

The iPad must be connected to the internet for this to work. And Find My needs to be turned on beforehand. Since this is part of Apple’s Find My security system, you’ll also need the Apple ID credentials linked to the iPad.

Steps to Use Erase iPad:

Step 1. Tap Forgot Passcode? or Erase iPad on the iPad Unavailable screen.

Step 2. Then, select Erase iPad or Start iPad Reset on the next screen.

Step 3. Enter the Apple ID password currently linked to the iPad to sign out and remove the lock.

Step 4. Tap Erase iPad to confirm.

That’s it! Your iPad passcode will be removed once it restarts.

On iPadOS 17 or Later

When you’ve recently changed the passcode and forgotten the new one, but the old one is still in memory, then you’re in luck. Apple offers a helpful feature on iPadOS 17 or later to unlock your iPad using the previous passcode. And this method also doesn’t erase anything from the iPad.

However, you must also meet these requirements:

• The new passcode was created within the last 72 hours (3 days).
• You didn’t power off the iPad during that time.
• The Expire Previous Passcode Now option wasn’t used.

If all of that matches your situation, here’s how to unlock your iPad without resetting it:

Step 1. Enter the wrong passcode to go to the iPad Unavailable screen.

Step 2. Tap Forgot Passcode? and select Enter Previous Passcode.

Step 3. Type the older passcode—the one you had before the change.

You’ll also have to set a new passcode immediately.

That’s all there is to it. Your iPad will unlock and all your data will stay safe.

Way 3. Remove Passcode from iPad with iTunes

The other method is to use iTunes (or Finder on newer macOS or the Apple Devices app on Windows 10 or later). This is the traditional route—using the Restore iPad option to remove the forgotten passcode. In doing so, it will wipe the entire iPad. Your data, pictures, apps—everything will be erased.

Follow these steps:

Step 1. Open iTunes, Finder, or the Apple Devices app. Then, connect your locked iPad to the computer.

Step 2. Put your iPad into Recovery Mode first. For this:

On iPad with Home button:

On recent iPads without Home button:

You’ll know it’s in Recovery Mode when the screen shows a computer and cable icon like this:

Once that appears, go back to your computer.

Step 3. Choose Restore and confirm the action. The system will erase everything and install the latest iPadOS version.

If Find My iPad was off, you’ll see the Hello screen. If it was on, you’ll land on the Activation Lock screen. Simply enter your Apple ID and password to bypass the iCloud lock.

Afterward, the iPad will start up like a new device.

Note: If your iPad has connected to the computer before, you’ll see its name in the sidebar. Under the General (or Summary) tab, use Restore iPad to reset your device without Recovery Mode.

Way 4. Turn Off iPad Passcode Through Find My App

This method only works if Find My iPad was already turned on. Along with that, your iPad should also be connected to the internet. If that checks out, then you can remove the iPad passcode via another Apple device. The entire iPad will be erased in the process. All personal data and settings including the screen passcode will be wiped.

Here’s how you do it using another Apple device with the same Apple ID signed in:

Step 1. Launch the Find My app on your iPhone, iPad or Mac.

Step 2. Pick the locked iPad from the Devices tab.

Step 3. Bring up the full info card. Then tap Erase This Device.

Step 4. Hit Continue. Tap Erase again to confirm.

Step 5. Enter your Apple ID password when asked.

Once erased, the iPad will show the Activation Lock. Just enter your Apple ID credentials to finish the reset and gain access again.

Way 5. Unlock iPad Passcode via iCloud

This method works the same way as the Find My app method above. The only difference is that it can be applied on any browser. That’s all.

Here’s how the reset flows from iCloud:

Step 1. Open any browser. Search iCloud Find My and sign in using the Apple ID and password linked to the locked iPad.

Step 2. From the device list, click the iPad you want to unlock. Focus on the Erase This Device and tap it.

Confirm the erase action. Once you agree, iCloud will prompt for your Apple account password again. Type it in.

That’s it. iCloud will trigger the erase. After that, the iPad screen will show the familiar Activation Lock. Sign in with the same Apple ID once more to use it again.

How to Remove Passcode from iPad with Passcode

Some users want to turn off the screen lock on their iPads so they don’t have to enter the passcode every time. If that’s your goal and you remember the current passcode, then you can remove the screen passcode option from the Settings menu itself.

Just to be clear: Removing the passcode will also turn off Face ID or Touch ID. Also, an unprotected iPad will raise the risks of unauthorized access, so it is only fine if you’re keeping the iPad at home.

Here’s how the process goes:

Step 1. Tap Face ID & Passcode or Touch ID & Passcode in the Settings left section.

Step 2. Enter the current passcode to unlock the sensitive passcode settings screen.

Step 3. Tap the option Turn Passcode Off. Then hit Turn Off again when the pop-up appears.

That’s it. Your iPad is now unlocked until you set a screen lock again.

Why Can’t I Turn Off Passcode on iPad? [Fixed]

Even when you know the passcode, you may still fail to turn off iPad screen passcode in the Settings app.  

There are a few reasons for this. Let’s go into them one by one and see the fixes.

Reason 1. iPadOS or Background Glitches

Sometimes it happens because of background processes and iPadOS glitches that disable deeper actions like turning off your device security. This could happen after a software update or even if you haven’t updated in a while.

Fix: Force Restart iPad

In such cases, your best fix is to force restart the iPad, because it shuts down all background processes that could be interfering with system menus:

To do this properly:

If your iPad has no Home button (Face ID model):

• Press and quickly let go of the volume up button, then do the same with volume down.
• After that, hold the Top (Power) button till the Apple logo shows up.

If your iPad has a Home button:

• Press and hold the Home button and Top button together till the Apple logo shows up.

After the restart, go to the Settings menu and you will find the Turn Passcode Off option works again.

Reason 2: Screen Time is enabled on iPad

Screen Time is another reason that disables or greys out the “Turn Passcode Off”. That’s because the Content & Privacy option blocks passcode modifications completely.

Fix: Allow Passcode Changes in Screen Time

Here’s what to do:

Step 1. Head back into Settings and then tap Screen Time from the sidebar. Now choose Content & Privacy Restrictions.

Step 2. Enter the Screen Time passcode to access the menu. Once inside, you’ve got two options:

• Either flip the main Content & Privacy Restrictions toggle to off and lift all limits in one go.



• Or if you’d rather keep other settings intact, tap Allow Changes, and inside that, locate the setting labeled Passcode Changes. If it says Don’t Allow, change it to Allow.

Note: In case you don’t remember the Screen Time passcode, you can use Passixer’s Screen Time Remover feature to remove the passcode and delete all the restrictions.

Reason 3: iPad is under MDM supervision

Another common reason for the “Turn Passcode Off” option to not work at all, especially on school-issued or office-managed iPads, is MDM supervision.

Fix: Delete the MDM Profile

To remove MDM from iPad via Settings:

Step 1. Go to Settings > General > VPN & Device Management.

Step 2. Here, any installed MDM profiles will be listed clearly. Tap the one you see and then select Remove Management. After that, enter the admin passcode to complete the MDM deletion.

Note: If you’re prompted for the MDM password but you don’t know it, you can use Passixer’s MDM Unlocker, which will safely remove the profile without wiping your data. And once the MDM is removed, you’ll find the Turn off Passcode option fully accessible again.

Final Words

So that’s everything on removing the screen passcode from your iPad. Whether you remember the passcode or have completely forgotten it, the guide has covered both cases. If you know the current passcode, you can easily remove it from Settings. And even if the option doesn’t work due to Screen Time or MDM restrictions, we’ve shown how to fix that using Passixer.

Passixer iPhone Unlocker is especially useful when you lost the passcode. It removes the screen lock from iDevices in a few simple steps without needing the Apple Account credentials. So, you can use your iPad again just like before.