Second hand iPad with MDM and profiles

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Second hand iPad with MDM and profiles

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I bought a second hand iPad. Really pleased with it. But in settings I noticed, just after I bought it - that there was a message saying "This iPad is managed by xxxxx". It was not signed in to iCloud.

I looked in "VPN and Device Management" and lo and behold - there was (I think) 2 profiles installed.

I panicked slightly as you can imagine.

But I was very easily able to remove them. I was not asked for a password or anything.

I have since wiped the iPad ("Erase all content and settings") and even upgraded to iPadOS 17.1 (from 16.xx)

Am I safe - or is there a chance it will suddenly get locked down?

Thanks in advance

Posted on Oct 27, 2023 10:02 AM

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Oct 27, 2023 10:11 AM in response to Andrew Davies

If have the option to delete the management profile(s) from iPad Settings - you are perhaps clear of potential issues. If a profile cannot be removed, you will need to seek assistance directly from the System Administrator who manages the device.

Install or remove configuration profiles on iPad - Apple Support

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Oct 27, 2023 10:33 AM in response to LotusPilot

Thank you very much

I was able to delete both management profiles from settings. Was just asked "Are you sure" - and didn't need to enter a password.

So it sounds like the original owner didn't make a password a requirement - which is a relief!

Thanks again,

Andrew

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Second hand iPad with MDM and profiles

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