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How do I set up a iPad that was given to me?

How to set up a iPad give to me from parent.

iPad (10th gen) WiFi

Posted on Oct 27, 2022 7:07 AM

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Posted on Oct 27, 2022 7:12 AM

Presumably the iPad has been previously used. If so, the previous owner needs to properly prepare the iPad for reuse by its new owner:

What to do before you sell, give away, or trade in your iPhone or iPad - Apple Support


After being properly prepared, the iPad can be set-up “as new”, if necessary creating a new AppleID account.

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Oct 27, 2022 7:12 AM in response to Underworldz

Presumably the iPad has been previously used. If so, the previous owner needs to properly prepare the iPad for reuse by its new owner:

What to do before you sell, give away, or trade in your iPhone or iPad - Apple Support


After being properly prepared, the iPad can be set-up “as new”, if necessary creating a new AppleID account.

How do I set up a iPad that was given to me?

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