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herlinda130
User level: Level 1 (4 points)

iPad (8th generation) not accepting 6-digit PIN after interrupted setup

Hi, I bought a iPad eighth generation refurbished and began to set up however had to stop before entering in my email address. I was able to get to the point of putting in a six digit pin however, now that I’ve come back to the pad, it’s not accepting it. I’m not sure what to do next. Would y’all have any advice?

Posted on Nov 5, 2026 6:32 PM

2 replies

tillu_code
User level: Level 4 (2,112 points)

Nov 5, 2026 10:24 PM in response to herlinda130

The link above is the right idea. For an iPad 8th generation:

  1. Turn the iPad off and connect it to a computer with a cable.
  2. 2. Press and release volume up, then volume down, then hold the top button until the recovery screen shows.
  3. 3. On the computer choose Update first, then Restore if that fails.
  4. Since it was refurbished, also ask the seller that it is not locked to another Apple Account.

Originally posted at discussions.apple.com/thread/256389519