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Apple iPad mini 3

Apple iPad mini 3

iOS 12.0

I can't start my Apple iPad mini 3 iOS 12.0

Cause 5 of 7: The lock code is turned on

When the lock code is turned on, it needs to be entered every time you turn on your tablet.

Solution: Turn off the lock code.

Step 1 of 7

Find "Touch ID & Passcode"

Press Settings.

Step 2 of 7

Find "Touch ID & Passcode"

Press Touch ID & Passcode.

Step 3 of 7

Turn on use of lock code

Press Turn Passcode On and key in a lock code of your own choice twice.

Step 4 of 7

Turn deletion of data on or off

Press the indicator next to "Erase Data" to turn the function on or off.

Step 5 of 7

Turn deletion of data on or off

If you turn on the function, press Enable.

Step 6 of 7

Turn off use of lock code

Press Turn Passcode Off and key in the lock code.

Step 7 of 7

Return to the home screen

Press the Home key to return to the home screen.

1 Find "Touch ID & Passcode"

Press Settings.

Press Touch ID & Passcode.

2 Turn on use of lock code

Press Turn Passcode On and key in a lock code of your own choice twice.

3 Turn deletion of data on or off

Press the indicator next to "Erase Data" to turn the function on or off.

If you turn on the function, press Enable.

4 Turn off use of lock code

Press Turn Passcode Off and key in the lock code.

5 Return to the home screen

Press the Home key to return to the home screen.

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