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I bought an iPad from somebody and noticed they left the iCloud on it, now my son disabled it ...is their any way I can fix it ?

My iPad is disabled but it has the iCloud of previous owner ..anyway I can fix it ??


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Posted on Jan 29, 2021 11:31 AM

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Posted on Jan 29, 2021 12:53 PM

Your options are limited...


Here are the Apple support pages that outline the Activation Lock - and the only mechanisms by which it can be turned off:

Activation Lock for iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch - Apple Support

Turn off Activation Lock – Apple Support


As you will discover, unless you are the owner of the AppleID that was last used to activate the device, or unless you can secure the cooperation of the previous owner, you’ll not be able to defeat or bypass the Activation Lock. Without documentary evidence that you are the original owner (such as sales receipt showing the serial number), Apple won’t assist - and nobody here will be able to help you.


The All Too Common SAD Reality of Buying … - Apple Community

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Jan 29, 2021 12:53 PM in response to judymartinez1125

Your options are limited...


Here are the Apple support pages that outline the Activation Lock - and the only mechanisms by which it can be turned off:

Activation Lock for iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch - Apple Support

Turn off Activation Lock – Apple Support


As you will discover, unless you are the owner of the AppleID that was last used to activate the device, or unless you can secure the cooperation of the previous owner, you’ll not be able to defeat or bypass the Activation Lock. Without documentary evidence that you are the original owner (such as sales receipt showing the serial number), Apple won’t assist - and nobody here will be able to help you.


The All Too Common SAD Reality of Buying … - Apple Community

I bought an iPad from somebody and noticed they left the iCloud on it, now my son disabled it ...is their any way I can fix it ?

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