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Activation lock

How to get activation lock off the iPad I got given to me as a gift


Posted on Dec 31, 2019 11:27 AM

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Posted on Dec 31, 2019 11:36 AM

The original owner did not properly prepare this iPad to be sold or gifted. You will need to contact them and provide them with the following article so they can "unlock" if for you:

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