I recently found an old iPad and want to unlock it. I still have access to the same Apple ID, but I can't remember the password. What can I do to get into the device?
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Another option is to connect the iPad to iTunes and see if you can unlock it that way. Sometimes it helps to have a fresh connection.
To unlock your iPad without the passcode, you'll likely need to perform a factory reset. If you remember your Apple ID and password, that’s the way to go. After the reset, you can restore from a backup if you have one. Check out this link for guidance: [How to factory reset your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support](https://support.apple.com/en-us/108931).
Once you factory reset it, you'll just restore your backup if you have one. If not, you'll have to start from scratch. Just keep in mind that factory resetting will erase everything on the device.
Is there any way to save my data before doing the factory reset?