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bought ipad off someone and it has activation lock and i dont knowq how to get it off

COULD someone please tell me how i can get a activation lock off of ipad i bought from someone and i dont know username or password for free please


iPad (6th gen) WiFi

Posted on Feb 2, 2021 1:51 AM

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Posted on Feb 2, 2021 3:09 AM

Your options are extremely 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.


As such, unless you can independently trace the previous owner to resolve the matter, the iPad is useless to you and anyone else.


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

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Feb 2, 2021 3:09 AM in response to ARLETHIAR

Your options are extremely 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.


As such, unless you can independently trace the previous owner to resolve the matter, the iPad is useless to you and anyone else.


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

bought ipad off someone and it has activation lock and i dont knowq how to get it off

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