Since Apple introduced the Security Lockout feature, users will be presented with the iPad Unavailable or iPad Security Lockout screen when they are locked out of their devices. By default, the screen comes with two options: Emergency and Erase iPad or Forgot Passcode. The latter allows users to erase their iOS devices with Apple ID credentials. This guide tells you how to fix the iPad Unavailable with No Erase option.

Part 1: How to Fix iPad Unavailable No Erase Option with a Computer

Preconditions:

• 1.A computer.
• 2.A compatible USB cable.
• 3.The latest version of iTunes or Finder.
• 4.Your Apple ID password.

How to Fix iPad Unavailable No Erase Option on Mac/PC

Step 1. Connect your iPad to your Mac with a USB cable.

Step 2. Open iTunes on macOS Mojave or earlier and Windows. For macOS Catalina or later, open Finder.

Step 3. Put your iPad in Recovery Mode:

iPad without a Home button

Quickly press and release the Volume Up button.

Quickly press and release the Volume Down button.

Hold down the Side button until it enters Recovery Mode.

iPad with a Home button

Hold the Home + Side/Power buttons together.

When your iPad enters Recovery Mode, release the buttons.

Step 4. Next, click the Restore button in iTunes or Finder.

Step 5. When the process finishes, your iPad will restart in the Hello screen.

Step 6. Set it up as a new device and restore a backup.

Part 2: How to Fix iPad Unavailable with No Erase Option by Find My

Preconditions:

• 1.A stable internet connection.
• 2.The Apple ID and password associated with your iPad.
• 3.Find My iPad has been enabled on your device.
• 4.A web browser or another Apple device.
• 5.The trusted phone number.

How to Fix iPad Unavailable No Erase Option on Another Apple Device

Step 1. Open the Find My app on a borrowed Apple device.

Step 2. Log in with your Apple ID credentials.

Step 3. Go to the Devices tab and choose your iPad.

Step 4. Press and expand the toolbar.

Step 5. Hit the Erase or Erase This Device button

Step 6. Read the notification and hit Continue.

Step 7. Enter your phone number and hit Erase.

Step 8. Input your Apple ID password and hit Erase to unlock the iPad Unavailable message with no erase option.

How to Fix iPad Security Lockout No Erase Option Online

Step 1. Go to www.icloud.com/find in a browser.

Step 2. Log in with your Apple ID and password.

Step 3. Click and expand the All Devices list, and choose your iPad.

Step 4. Next, click the Erase or Erase This Device button.

Step 5. Follow the onscreen instructions to fix iPad Security Lockout with no erase option.

Part 3: One-stop Solution to Fix iPad Unavailable with No Erase Option

As you can see, the common solutions require you to follow the preconditions to fix the iPad Unavailable message no erase option. If they are unavailable on your device, Apeaksoft iFoneKit iOS Unlocker is a good option. It is able to unlock your iPad without any restrictions.

How to Fix iPad Unavailable Message No Erase Option

Step 1. Install iPad Unlocker

Start the iPad unlocking software once you install it on your PC. There is another version for Mac. Choose the Unlock iOS Screen mode to proceed.

Step 2. Connect to your iPad

Plug your iPad into your computer with a Lightning cable. Make sure to trust this computer. Next, click the Start Now button to begin downloading the firmware.

Step 3. Unlock your iPad

After downloading, click the OK button on the confirmation dialog. Then, hit the Confirm Again button to verify the firmware. After verification, the software will begin unlocking your unavailable iPad with no erase option.

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