An iPad isn’t required to have a passcode, and there are situations when it makes sense to remove that Apple security feature entirely. The benefit of locking a device is to protect photos, files and documents from being accessed by unauthorized users. Users may store contact names, addresses, user passwords and payment information on an iPad as well. An unprotected iPad might allow these to be seen by anyone interested in snooping that happened to pick up and browse through the tablet.

A bit like an oversized iPhone, while having as much power as an entry-level MacBook, the iPad bridges the gap between Apple’s devices nicely. For many, an iPad is used simply as a medium consumption device, streaming TV, movies, and music or listening to podcasts. Others use an iPad to read ebooks, keep up on news and weather. But, of course, none of that requires a high level of security, although logins and payment details might still be found on an iPad even with this basic usage.

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While an iPhone is often used away from the home or office, an iPad might spend its entire life at one location. An iPad that stays at home around trusted friends and family might not need to be locked with a passcode. If an iPad is meant to be used by young children or anyone that could have trouble remembering or entering a passcode, it might be much easier to remove that security feature. Apple has an option to remove the passcode, although that’s not recommended. In the iPad’s Settings app, the ‘Touch ID & Passcode or Face ID & Passcode tab’ is where this option is found, and disabling it is as easy as tapping ‘Turn Passcode Off.’

iPad With No Passcode

If the iPad is only available to trusted users, the only other serious issue with removing the passcode is that Apple Pay is disabled. A warning will pop up when the passcode is switched off, alerting the user that Apple Pay will be removed and will need to be added again if passcode protection is enabled later. Apple also advises that the user’s Apple ID password can’t be reset with the iPad if the passcode is disabled. However, if an iPhone or Mac is available, either of those devices can serve well for these purposes.

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Once the passcode is removed, users can unlock the iPad simply by swiping up or pressing the Home button on iPad models that have that option. It’s much faster and easier to use, somewhat like the experience of unlocking an iPad that has Face ID. It is generally considered too big of a risk to leave an iPhone or computer unprotected. The iPad is a bit like both of these devices with just as much at stake. While removing the passcode is not something to do without serious consideration, it can make using an iPad much easier when it’s safe to do so.

Source: Apple

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