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Got a ipad mini from a buddy n he forgot the password can u help me factory reset it

Got a ipad mini from a buddy n he forgot the password can u help me factory reset i

Posted on Apr 2, 2022 10:49 AM

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Posted on Apr 2, 2022 1:19 PM

Your buddy needs to recover the password used to

initiate the Activation Lock.


If you forgot your Apple ID password  - Apple Support


There is no workaround for the security features of Activation Lock.


Apple will not assist in the case of used or second hand devices.

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Got a ipad mini from a buddy n he forgot the password can u help me factory reset it

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