How to Remove Device Supervision from iPad with 3 Ways

If you find that your iPad is supervised, that is there is an MDM configuration on it, there are several ways that you can remove it.

The method you choose to use will however depend on several factors including the model of your iPad and sometimes even the version of iPadOS running on your device.

In this post, you will learn the best ways to remove device supervision from your iPad.

But before we get to the specific solutions, let's first take a look at the risks of a supervised device.

Risks of Device Supervision on iPad

Device management can bring with it a range of security threats that may affect the device in many ways.

The following are the most common issues:

Data Leakage

Despite the numerous benefits that a company may enjoy as a result of monitoring all iOS devices in their network, there is also the possibility that the company's infrastructure could be exposed.

Even with an MDM profile attached to them, mobile devices can never completely be part of the company's software networks and may therefore not be covered by the company firewalls.

Lost Devices

There is also the risk that the device itself could get lost. In this scenario, it is possible for any confidential data that was on the device at the time it was lost to end up in the wrong hands.

The main workaround for this problem is to remotely erase the device as soon as the employee reports that the device is lost or missing. But even then, there is the possibility of losing important data.

Vulnerable to Hacking

One of the main aspects of MDM configuration is that the device can be updated remotely.

Since the employee cannot update the device themselves, it is possible to miss out on some updates, leaving the software vulnerable to hackers and in turn exposing the IT networks used to monitor the device to the same security risk.

How to Remove Device Supervision from iPad

It is important to note that while removing MDM supervision from your iPad is possible, the method that works for your device will depend on how the MDM profile was applied to it and the software that is used to supervise it.

Apple allows users to remove MDM profiles from iOS devices if they were enrolled manually using Apple Configurator.

But if a company uses third-party MDM software, in many cases an MDM profile, to supervise the device, then it cannot be removed by simply deleting the profile configuration from the device's settings.

If supervision was installed using third-party MDM software, the most effective way to remove it is to ask the company's IT department to remove the MDM profile from your device.

Even though this method is a safe and reliable option, it may not apply if you purchased your iPad from another country. This is where MDM bypass software can come in handy.

Let's look at all the options you have when removing MDM supervision from your iPad:

Remove iPad Device Supervision in Settings

If the MDM configuration was installed using the Apple Configurator, you can easily remove it in the settings, by simply deleting the profile.  

This is a simple solution since you don't need any passwords or the assistance of an administrator.

Follow these simple steps:

Step 1: Open the Settings app on your iPad and then tap on "General."

Step 2: Tap on "Device Management."

Step 3: Tap on the MDM profile that you would like to remove.

Step 4: Tap on "Remove Management." Enter the password when prompted and the profile will be removed from the device.

Ask Admin to Remove the MDM Profile

If you don't know the password attached to the MDM profile or if it was set up using a third-party MDM software, you can ask the admin for help to remove it.

They may ask you for some relevant information regarding the account and your device before they can remove it for you.

But if you are unable to reach the admin, you can try the next solution.

Remove Device Supervision from iPad without Password

MDM bypass software like Unlockit can come in handy if you don't have access to the admin or if you purchased ab MDM supervised device.

This software is particularly ideal as it supports all iOS devices, running all versions of iOS.

It is also very easy to use. You can bypass MDM configuration on your iPad in these three simple steps:

Step 1: Download Unlockit onto your computer. it supports both Windows and Mac operating systems.

Step 2: Follow the instructions to install the program on your computer.

Step 3: Place an order to activate the program.

Step 4: Then just follow the on-screen guide and then click "Bypass MDM Lock" to remove the MDM supervision from your device.

To Conclude

As you can see, there are several options that you can use to bypass MDM configuration on your iPad.

The solution that you choose will however depend on how the supervision was placed on the device.

But with a tool like Unlockit, you can remove the supervision even if you don't have the password or access to the administrator.

It is the most ideal solution for the all-too-common occurrence when a supervised second-hand iPad is sold to an unsuspecting buyer and they have no way to set it up.