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activation lock

my iPad is in activation lock right now and i don't remember the apple ID that i used to set up my iPad. is there a way i can get past the activation lock

iPad Air, iOS 8

Posted on Apr 23, 2020 6:30 PM

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frazzm737

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Posted on Apr 23, 2020 6:46 PM

The Apple ID and Password of the original owner who set up the device is necessary to defeat the Activation Lock. If you cannot remember, you can take the device with the original receipt to Apple and they will help you.

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