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Activation lock

I need to unlock the iPad that my mom gave me but no one knows the Apple ID or password. Is there anything I can do?



Posted on Dec 13, 2020 12:30 PM

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Posted on Dec 13, 2020 12:43 PM

Activation Lock requires the Apple ID and Password of the person who set the lock. It is a theft prevention feature. Check these links...

How to remove Activation Lock - Apple Support

https://iforgot.apple.com/password/verify/appleid

Apple will help if you can produce the original receipt clearly showing serial number.

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Dec 13, 2020 12:43 PM in response to atombomb724

Activation Lock requires the Apple ID and Password of the person who set the lock. It is a theft prevention feature. Check these links...

How to remove Activation Lock - Apple Support

https://iforgot.apple.com/password/verify/appleid

Apple will help if you can produce the original receipt clearly showing serial number.

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