I had deleted my apple id and forgotten to sign out of it from my iPad
When i try and turn off find my it asks for my password for the apple id that i deleted. Thus I am unable to turn of find my and turn off activation lock.
iPad Air, iPadOS 18
How to delete your Apple Account - Apple Support
Carefully and thoroughly read that article for information about what happens when you delete your Apple Account. For example:
"Make sure that you sign out of all your devices to avoid issues with apps that use your Apple Account or iCloud. After your account is deleted, you can’t sign out of iCloud or turn off Find My iPhone Activation Lock on your devices. If you forget to sign out, you might not be able to use your device when your account is deleted."
You could try to get the account working again, as outlined in: How to delete your Apple Account - Apple Support
"What happens if I change my mind after I have requested that my account be deleted?
While your request is being processed, you can contact Apple Support [call them at a telephone number for your country --> Contact Apple Support - Apple Support ] with the unique alphanumeric access code you received, and we’ll help you cancel your request. After your account is deleted, Apple can't cancel the request, reopen your account, or restore your data."
Alternatively, Apple can reset a device if a person can provide sufficient evidence of valid ownership (usually the original receipt from Apple or an authorized retailer —> Keep your receipt after you buy an Apple device - Apple Support ). Try this online here --> https://al-support.apple.com/#/additional-support Yes, apparently this does work in this situation too: How to remove previously deleted apple id… - Apple Community
How to delete your Apple Account - Apple Support
Carefully and thoroughly read that article for information about what happens when you delete your Apple Account. For example:
"Make sure that you sign out of all your devices to avoid issues with apps that use your Apple Account or iCloud. After your account is deleted, you can’t sign out of iCloud or turn off Find My iPhone Activation Lock on your devices. If you forget to sign out, you might not be able to use your device when your account is deleted."
You could try to get the account working again, as outlined in: How to delete your Apple Account - Apple Support
"What happens if I change my mind after I have requested that my account be deleted?
While your request is being processed, you can contact Apple Support [call them at a telephone number for your country --> Contact Apple Support - Apple Support ] with the unique alphanumeric access code you received, and we’ll help you cancel your request. After your account is deleted, Apple can't cancel the request, reopen your account, or restore your data."
Alternatively, Apple can reset a device if a person can provide sufficient evidence of valid ownership (usually the original receipt from Apple or an authorized retailer —> Keep your receipt after you buy an Apple device - Apple Support ). Try this online here --> https://al-support.apple.com/#/additional-support Yes, apparently this does work in this situation too: How to remove previously deleted apple id… - Apple Community
Logging out of a deleted account
