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Apple iPad (10th Generation)

iPadOS 16.2
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Turn use of lock code on or off

The lock code prevents others from accessing the contents of your tablet (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.

Press Settings.
Press Touch ID & Passcode.
Press Turn Passcode On and key in a lock code of your own choice twice.
Press the indicator next to
If you turn on the function, press Enable.
Press Turn Passcode Off and key in the lock code.
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.