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Can I take an iPad back to factory settings without knowing the Apple ID?

Posted on Nov 19, 2021 1:14 PM

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Posted on Nov 19, 2021 1:29 PM

No. If you can’t remember the Apple ID you won’t be able to turn off Find My and the device will remain activation locked.

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