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A family member has passed away and we are trying to get her husband into her iPad. We don’t have the password to unlock the iPad. Is there anything we can do without restoring the iPad?
iPad Pro 12.9-inch, 3rd Gen, Wi-Fi
Activation Lock Problem
If you purchased the device second-hand, then it is useless without the Apple ID and password to which it is locked. If you don't have it, can't remember it or cannot get it, then the device is useless to you. Try to get your money refunded, if you can, or take it to an Apple store for an exchange provided they will help you. If you are the original owner, then take the device, a copy of your purchase receipt and identity proof to an Apple retailer where they may be able to assist you. For a deceased owner, you will need a certified copy of the Death Certificate, a court order, the device, proof of inheritance and proof of your identity. Take all to your local Apple Store for help. Note: there is no guarantee that anyone can gain access to the device.
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unlocking an iPad after a death without restoring
