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How to reset an older mini ipad, I forgot user or apple id and password that I used

How to reset an older mini ipad, I forgot user or apple id and password that I used

Posted on Jul 7, 2019 2:05 PM

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Posted on Jul 7, 2019 2:24 PM

You are given a hint as you go through the process about the Apple ID. The hint would appear something like:

ab******@yahoo.com

... or similar.


If you then recall the Apple ID but not the password:

If you forgot your Apple ID password - Apple Support


If that’s not enough, your iPad is Activation Locked and will remain useless forever.

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Jul 7, 2019 2:24 PM in response to saltuy

You are given a hint as you go through the process about the Apple ID. The hint would appear something like:

ab******@yahoo.com

... or similar.


If you then recall the Apple ID but not the password:

If you forgot your Apple ID password - Apple Support


If that’s not enough, your iPad is Activation Locked and will remain useless forever.

How to reset an older mini ipad, I forgot user or apple id and password that I used

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