Using iCloud
If you had previously synced your iPad with iCloud and “Find My iPad” was enabled, then you could use the iCloud option to unlock your disabled iPad. You can use the following steps to unlock a disabled iPad using iCloud:
Step 1: Open your web browser and visit the iCloud website.
Step 2: Log in using your Apple ID and password.
Step 3: Click on the “Find My” option.
Step 4: Select “All Devices” on the top left corner of the screen.
Step 5: Choose the name of your disabled iPad from the list of devices and click on it.
Step 6: Click on the “Erase iPad” option. This will erase all the data on your device.
Step 7: Click the “Erase” button again to confirm your action.
Step 8: Wait for the erase process to complete, then set up your iPhone as new, and you should be able to access it.
Using Recovery Mode
Another way to unlock a disabled iPad is by putting your device in Recovery Mode. This process will erase all data on your iPad, and once this is done, you can set up the iPad as new. Here are the steps to follow to unlock a disabled iPad using Recovery mode:
Step 1: Make sure that your iPad is turned off.
Step 2: Connect your iPad to your computer using a Lightning cable.
Step 3: Press and hold the Home button on your iPad while connecting it to your computer.
Step 4: Keep holding the Home button until an iTunes logo appears on your iPad.
Step 5: On your computer, iTunes should detect your iPad in recovery mode and prompt you to the device.
Step 6: Click on the “Restore” option in iTunes to erase the contents of your iPad and install the latest iOS software.
Step 7: Once the restore is complete, set up your iPad as new, and you should be able to access it.
Using Siri
If you had enabled Siri and Touch ID on your iPad and you haven’t restarted or turned off your iPad, then you might be able to use Siri to unlock it. Here’s how to do it:
Step 1: Press and hold the home button or side button to activate Siri.
Step 2: Ask Siri to tell you what time it is.
Step 3: Tap on the clock icon that appears on the screen.
Step 4: This should take you to the clock interface. Tap on the “+” icon on the top right corner of the screen.
Step 5: This will take you to the World Clocks interface. Tap on the “Add Clock” option.
Step 6: In the search bar at the top of the screen, type in any random letters and select them. Tap on the “Share” icon on the top right corner of the screen.
Step 7: Choose the “Message” option and type in any random letters in the recipient bar.
Step 8: Hold down on the message that you just sent and tap on the “More” option. This will take you to the screen where you can add text.
Step 9: Tap on the “+” icon on the top right corner of the screen. This will take you to an interface where you can add another contact.
Step 10: Type any random letters in the name bar and tap on the photo icon beside it.
Step 11: Choose the “Choose Photo” option, and this should take you to your iPad’s photo library.
Step 12: Once you are in the photo library, you should be able to gain access to your iPad.
Conclusion
These are some of the ways to unlock a disabled iPad without iTunes. However, it’s always recommended that you back up your data regularly to ensure that you don’t lose vital information in case of such occurrences. Additionally, it’s also important to seek the help of a professional if you are unsuccessful in your disabled iPad using these methods.