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Hi, i got the mini ipad from my cousin and the mini ipad is from lucky draw. The ipad was about 8 years and cannot remember the apple ID already. Can I reset the ipad as a new device and use it with my apple ID?

Hi, i got the mini ipad from my cousin and the mini ipad is from lucky draw. The ipad was about 8 years and cannot remember the apple ID already. Can I reset the ipad as a new device and use it with my apple ID?



Windows, Windows 6

Posted on Jul 28, 2021 8:34 AM

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Posted on Jul 28, 2021 8:37 AM

Only the original owner will be able to unlock the device.


If you forgot your passcode https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204306


How to remove activation lock: https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201441

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Hi, i got the mini ipad from my cousin and the mini ipad is from lucky draw. The ipad was about 8 years and cannot remember the apple ID already. Can I reset the ipad as a new device and use it with my apple ID?

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