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Removing Activation Lock

I changed my apple id and password for my ipad. When entered into the fields it tells me I can't sign in with a yahoo email, but can get in the apple website with no problem. Its also giving me and old sign in which I do not recognize

C*****@a*****.com. Trying to retrieve old pictures.

iPad mini 6 Wi-Fi

Posted on Oct 10, 2021 4:00 AM

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Posted on Oct 10, 2021 4:23 AM

Activation Lock is intended as a theft deterrent, and is intentionally not easy to bypass.


Contact Apple Support: Contact Apple for help with Apple ID account security - Apple Support


They’ll generally want proof of ownership, such as an original purchase receipt showing the serial number.

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Removing Activation Lock

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