iPad unavailable

Once you enter the wrong passcode multiple times or forget it, your iPad will be unavailable for a while. Fortunately, you don’t have to throw in the towel right away – there are plenty of options to unlock the tablet again. And by!

iPad not available

Even before your iPad is permanently locked and you can no longer use it, you will see the message “iPad not available” and “you must wait X minute/minutes. This way, Apple gives you a number of chances to still access your iPad. For example, you have to wait one minute if you entered an incorrect password 5 times, 5 minutes if you entered an incorrect PIN 6 times and after 10 incorrect attempts, the iPad is permanently locked and you have to restore it via a computer or using iCloud. You can read more about this in the Knowledge Base From ThePhoneLab.

iPad unavailable due to software/hardware problem

Software or hardware problems can also cause your iPad to be temporarily unavailable. In the case of a software problem, you can reboot the iPad. In the article ‘ iPad reset (video) or restart’ read how to handle this step by step. Are you afraid that there is more to it and it could be due to the hardware? Then it is advisable to contact a professional repairman.

Forgotten iPad access code

Already at the first notification that your iPad is temporarily unavailable because you forgot the access code, you will see two more options. One is shown at the bottom right: “Forgot access code?”. If you choose this option, you will delete the device and with it all the data and settings on your iPad. You can also restore the iPad using a computer or your Apple ID. Learn more about what to do if you forget your iPad passcode in the article written by the specialists at ThePhoneLab.

Emergency iPad unavailable

The second option you can choose when the iPad is not available appears at the bottom left: “Emergency. This allows you to still call 112 or another emergency number even if you don’t have access to the iPad for a while. Note that this only applies to iPads that have a SIM or eSIM card.

Help with iPad problems

Not getting anywhere with your iPad, even after following the tips & tricks published for you by the specialists at ThePhoneLab? Stop by in one of our stores. We are happy to take a look with you, give free advice and repair your iPad if needed. You can also online contact with us. See you soon!