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Removing activation lock

How can I remove the activation lock if I gave my nephew my iPad & he can’t do anything because of the activation lock

Posted on Sep 10, 2021 7:13 PM

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Posted on Sep 10, 2021 7:23 PM

You simply need to follow the instructions here:


https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201441


HOWEVER … since there is an activation lock, you might not have wiped all of your own personal data. “Proper wiping” instructions are provided here:


https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201351


Note that this not only safeguards your own info; but it can prevent technical issues your nephew might otherwise encounter.




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Sep 10, 2021 7:23 PM in response to denae160

You simply need to follow the instructions here:


https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201441


HOWEVER … since there is an activation lock, you might not have wiped all of your own personal data. “Proper wiping” instructions are provided here:


https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201351


Note that this not only safeguards your own info; but it can prevent technical issues your nephew might otherwise encounter.




Removing activation lock

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