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why wont ipad accept my verification code?

was given a used ipad mini (gen 1), I set up an apple id online, got verfied, but ipad wont accept verification # during setup.


each time i try it says:


COULD NOT VERIFY CODE

There was a problem verifying the

code. Try again later.


What the heck?

iPad mini (1st generation)

Posted on May 21, 2023 8:05 AM

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Posted on May 21, 2023 2:15 PM

It sounds like the mini may be looking for the previous owner’s code. Ask them to turn off the activation lock. Instructions are here:

What to do before you sell, give away or trade in your Apple Watch, or buy one from someone else – Apple Support


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why wont ipad accept my verification code?

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