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ipad activation code

hello i have an ipad mini. its my brother in laws ipad. he used his friends apple id for this ipad. but now he dont know the ipad pass. since they had an argument. i tired to restore the ipad but its asking for the activation code. which we dont know. can any one help me out on this thing


Posted on Mar 9, 2021 1:08 AM

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Posted on Mar 9, 2021 2:20 AM

If the iPad is Activation Locked with your “friend’s” AppleID, you will need the help of your friend to remove the Activation Lock from the iPad.


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, you’ll not be able to defeat or bypass the Activation Lock. With documentary evidence that you are the original owner (such as sales receipt showing the serial number), Apple may be prepared to assist - otherwise they and nobody here will be able to help you.


If you have the necessary documentation, Apple have recently introduced a new portal though which you may be able to request release of an Activation Lock:

How to remove Activation Lock - Apple Support & start an Activation Lock support request.


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Mar 9, 2021 2:20 AM in response to shams97

If the iPad is Activation Locked with your “friend’s” AppleID, you will need the help of your friend to remove the Activation Lock from the iPad.


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, you’ll not be able to defeat or bypass the Activation Lock. With documentary evidence that you are the original owner (such as sales receipt showing the serial number), Apple may be prepared to assist - otherwise they and nobody here will be able to help you.


If you have the necessary documentation, Apple have recently introduced a new portal though which you may be able to request release of an Activation Lock:

How to remove Activation Lock - Apple Support & start an Activation Lock support request.


ipad activation code

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