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my friend given me i pad .....but when I am trying to log in its says “this iPad is linked to an Apple ID enter the Apple ID and password” ..... what to do...

my friend given me i pad .....but when I am trying to log in its says “this iPad is linked to an Apple ID enter the Apple ID and password” ..... what to do...

Posted on May 28, 2021 3:22 AM

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Posted on May 28, 2021 3:43 AM

The iPad is presumably Activation Locked? If so, only your “friend” will be able to resolve the problem.


Here are the Apple support pages that outline the Activation Lock - and the only mechanisms by which it can be turned off:

Activation Lock for iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch - Apple Support

Turn off Activation Lock – Apple Support


As you will discover, unless you are the owner of the AppleID that was last used to activate the device, you’ll not be able to defeat or bypass the Activation Lock. With documentary evidence that you are the original owner (such as sales receipt showing the serial number), Apple may be prepared to assist - otherwise they and nobody here will be able to help you.


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May 28, 2021 3:43 AM in response to ambati256

The iPad is presumably Activation Locked? If so, only your “friend” will be able to resolve the problem.


Here are the Apple support pages that outline the Activation Lock - and the only mechanisms by which it can be turned off:

Activation Lock for iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch - Apple Support

Turn off Activation Lock – Apple Support


As you will discover, unless you are the owner of the AppleID that was last used to activate the device, you’ll not be able to defeat or bypass the Activation Lock. With documentary evidence that you are the original owner (such as sales receipt showing the serial number), Apple may be prepared to assist - otherwise they and nobody here will be able to help you.


my friend given me i pad .....but when I am trying to log in its says “this iPad is linked to an Apple ID enter the Apple ID and password” ..... what to do...

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