Apple iPad mini (A17 Pro)

Apple iPad mini (A17 Pro)

iPadOS 18

Turn use of lock code on your Apple iPad mini (A17 Pro) iPadOS 18 on or off

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The lock code protects the contents of your tablet from unauthorised use (such as pictures and messages). When the lock code is turned on, it needs to be used every time you turn on your tablet and when it has been in sleep mode.

Step 1 of 7

1. Find "Touch ID & Passcode"

Press Settings.

Step 2 of 7

1. Find "Touch ID & Passcode"

Press Touch ID & Passcode.

Step 3 of 7

2. 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

3. 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

3. Turn deletion of data on or off

If you turn on the function, press Enable.

Step 6 of 7

4. Turn off use of lock code

Press Turn Passcode Off and key in the lock code.

Step 7 of 7

5. Return to the home screen

Slide your finger upwards starting from the bottom of the screen 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

Slide your finger upwards starting from the bottom of the screen to return to the home screen.