Q: "Is there any way to delete an MDM on an iPad? My school put it on there, but I graduated and bought the iPad and want to use it for college. I can't download any apps except the ones I used for high school because they took away the app store." - from Quora
There are various MDM solutions available from a variety of third vendors that offer functionality designed specifically for business and education environments. It's easy to select an appropriate MDM solution for an iPad, iPhone, and iPod touch. The set up of MDM will limit many functions on the device, such as downloading applications and taking actions banned by MDM. Thus, it's a bit inconvenient to use an iPad with MDM restrictions. If you have this problem, you can read this article to know how to remove MDM from iPad with or without password.
- Part 1. Can You Remove MDM from iPad?
- Part 2. How to Remove MDM from iPad without Computer [Need Password]
- Part 3. How to Remove MDM from iPad without Password
- Part 4. How to Remove MDM Profile iPad Free via Jailbreak [Data Loss]
- Part 5. FAQs about Removing MDM on iPad
Part 1. Can You Remove MDM from iPad?
What is MDM on iPad? MDM refers to the process of controlling, securing, and managing mobile devices, including iPads, within an organization. It allows administrators to deploy applications, and ensure data security across a fleet of devices. With a password, you can directly get rid of MDM on your iPad. If you don't know the details of MDM profile on your iPad, you can use an MDM removal like MagFone iPhone Unlocker or jailbreak iPad to remove MDM. There are several ways to remove MDM lock on your iPad. To help you indeed, we make a comparison table about the ways of removing MDM. Then you can find an appropriate way to solve your problem.
| iPad Settings | Apple School Manager | iPad MDM Removal | Jailbreak iPad | |
| Requirements | MDM account and password | MDM account and password | Apple ID password | Apple ID password |
| Device Compatibility | All modes of iPad | All modes of iPad | All modes of iPad | A part of iPad |
| Device System | All versions of iPadOS | All versions of iPadOS | All versions of iPadOS | iPadOS 12 - 13 |
| Need a Computer | × | × | A PC or Mac | A Mac |
| Technical Skills | Not required | Not required | Not required | Required |
| Ease-to-use | Easy | Easy | Easy | Complicated |
| Security | √ | √ | √ | × |
| Data Loss | × | × | × | √ |
| Success Rate | 100% | 100% | 100% | 70% |
Part 2. How to Remove MDM from iPad without Computer [Need Password]
On an iPad, you can sign in to your work or school account to set remote management. If you are an administrator or know the details, it would be pretty easy to remove MDM management on your iPad. Here's how to remove MDM from iPad free with a password.
Option 1. Delete MDM Profile on iPad in Settings
One of the easiest ways to delete the MDM profile on the iPad is to use the Settings app. When you know the details of MDM, follow the below steps to remove MDM from iPad in Settings.
Step 1. Power on your iPad and launch the Settings app.
Step 2. Go to General and tap Profiles & Device Management.
Step 3. Choose Management Profile and then tap Remove Management.
Option 2. Remove MDM from iPad in Apple School Manager
Another easy to remove MDM profile from iPad is to use Apple School Manager or Apple Business Manager. Here's how to delete MDM profile on iPad in Apple School Manager.
Step 1. Head to Apple School Manager and sign into as the administrator or site manager.
Step 2. In the sidebar, click on the Devices button, then find your iPad by using the search feature.
Step 3. Select your iPad from the search result and check the "I understand that this cannot be undone" box.
Step 4. Click on the Release button to remove MDM profile from your iPad.
Part 3. How to Remove MDM from iPad without Password
In fact, lots of users don't know the details of MDM on their iPad. When you don't know the MDM account and password on your iPad, then you cannot directly go to remove it. It doesn't matter! There are three iPad MDM removal tools that can help you bypass MDM iPad without password. We will explain each of iPad MDM removal tools in details below.
Option 1. Delete MDM on iPad via MagFone MDM Removal [No Data Loss]
It's a bit complicated to bypass MDM on iPad if you don't know the account and password. In this case, you're suggested to use an iPad MDM removal tool. MagFone iPhone Unlocker is a good and all-round tool that can remove MDM from iPad, iPhone, and iPod touch quickly and efficiently. Moreover, it can remove Apple ID and Screen Time without password and unlocking various screen locks on iPad, iPhone, and iPod touch.
MagFone iPhone Unlocker is compatible with the latest versions of iPadOS and iOS. You can use it to remove MDM restrictions from iPad without losing data on your Windows or Mac computer. Simply download and install the free trial version of MagFone iPhone Unlocker. Then follow the below steps to begin bypassing MDM on iPad.
Key Features of MagFone iPhone Unlocker
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- Unlock various screen locks like Face ID and Touch ID on all iOS devices
- Remove Apple ID from iPhone and iPad without password and data loss
- Bypass Screen Time passcode and MDM restrictions without passcode
- Support the latest version of iOS and iPadOS, as well as, iOS devices
Step 1 Launch MagFone and Connect iPad to Computer
Start by launching MagFone iPhone Unlocker on your computer, then connect your iPad to the computer via a USB cable. On the main home of MagFone program, select Remove MDM and then your iPad will be detected by MagFone program immediately.
Step 2 Start to Remove MDM Restrictions from iPad
Before starting the removal process, make sure that you have disabled the Find My iPad feature on your iPad. If not, go to Settings > Your Device > Find My, then select Find My iPad and turn it off with your Apple ID password. Now go back to click Start on the program and the MDM lock will be removed from your iPad.
Option 2. Bypass MDM on iPad via iBackupBot [Data Loss]
Alternatively, you can use iBackupBot to remove MDM from your iPad without a password. iBackupBot is a special tool for iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch. With this tool, you can temporarily delete the MDM profile on your iPad after factory reset. However, once you reset your iPad to the factory default settings again, the MDM profile will appear on your device.
Step 1. Go to Settings > General and tap Transfer or Reset iPhone.
Step 2. Choose Erase All Content and Settings, then complete the prompts to reset the device.
Step 3. Launch iBackupBot and connect your iPad to your computer.
Step 4. Click Backup Now > System Files and select the SysSharedContainerDomain-systemgroup.com.apple.configurationprofiles folder.
Step 5. In the folder at the right side, find the MDM.plist file and choose to delete it.
Option 3. Remove MDM from iPad via 3uTools [Data Loss]
Same as iBackupBot, 3uTools is another tool to help you delete the MDM profile when setting up your iPad. As it only removes MDM when setting up the device, you need to have a backup of your device in advance. This tool cannot permanently remove MDM from your iPad. After deleting MDM profile on your iPad through 3uTools, don't factory reset your device again.
Step 1. In 3uTools, click the Toolbox button on the top menu bar.
Step 2. Locate More Tools and select the Skip MDM Lock option.
Step 3. Read the notes carefully, then click the Skip Now button.
Step 4. Click the Deactivate button to confirm that you want to deactivate your device.
Step 5. Wait to remove MDM on the iPad. After that, you can have an MDM-free iPad.
Part 4. How to Remove MDM Profile iPad Free via Jailbreak [Data Loss]
With the help of an iPad MDM removal tool, you can remove MDM lock on your iPad easily. But there are some users who want to remove iPad MDM for free. Here is another extreme way that you can have a try, that is, jailbreak iPad. By using this way, you would encounter some problems, such as virus attacks, software glitches, system issues, and more. But if you don't mind, you can perform the below steps.
Step 1. Go to https://checkra.in/releases/0.11.0-beta in a web browser and download Checkra1n software on a Mac computer.
Step 2. After downloading the installation package, follow the on-screen instruction to install Checkra1n.
Step 3. Open Checkra1n and use a USB cable to connect your iPad to your Mac computer. This will allow you to SHH into it.
Step 4. Once you agree with SHH, go on the whole process by running "cd../../" and your iPad will be got into the root directory.
Step 5. Then run "cd /private/var/containers/Shared/SystemGroup/", and you'll find MDM files in the folder.
Step 6. After that, restart your iPad. And you need to set up your iPad and update it.
Step 7. Finally, go back to Remote Management and install a profile. Now your iPad will be fully controlled by yourself.
Part 5. FAQs about Removing MDM on iPad
Q1. How to remove MDM profile from school iPad?
A: To remove MDM profile from school iPad, there are several ways available for you, including deleting the MDM profile in Settings with a password or using an iPad MDM removal tool to remove MDM without a password.
Q2. How to delete MDM device management on iPad?
A: If you are an administrator, you can get rid of MDM device management on iPad directly. Without knowing the details of MDM, you can use an iPad MDM removal like MagFone iPhone Unlocker to disable MDM on iPad or jailbreak iPad to remove MDM.
Q3. How to factory reset iPad with MDM?
A: If you want to factory reset your iPad with MDM, you need to remove iPad MDM first. Go to delete the MDM profile in Settings, then go back to erase all content and settings on your iPad.
Q4. How to permanently remove MDM from iPad?
A: To permanently remove MDM from iPad, you can delete the MDM profile in Settings or through Apple School Manager with a password. Another option is to use an iPad MDM removal tool like MagFone iPhone Unlocker to permanently delete MDM on iPad.
Conclusion
If you have got an iPad with MDM restrictions, then you can quickly delete it with a professional MDM removal tool like MagFone iPhone Unlocker. There is a free trial version available for you. You can download it and try using it to bypass iPad MDM.
