IPad Air 2

Got a second hand iPad, An I don't have the apple ID or the password, An I can't get in contact with the person i bought it from, what can I do??

iPad Pro 11-inch Wi-Fi, Cellular

Posted on Dec 14, 2018 9:08 AM

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Posted on Dec 14, 2018 9:25 AM

No. Activation Lock is anti-theft mechanism. It cannot be bypassed except by Apple, and they will only do that if you can prove you own the device by presenting the original proof of purchase from Apple or an authorized Apple reseller.


Best course of action is to return it to wherever you bought it from and demand your money back.


Activation Lock is designed to be unremovable. Otherwise it would be completely and utterly pointless.


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Dec 14, 2018 9:25 AM in response to Torana1972

No. Activation Lock is anti-theft mechanism. It cannot be bypassed except by Apple, and they will only do that if you can prove you own the device by presenting the original proof of purchase from Apple or an authorized Apple reseller.


Best course of action is to return it to wherever you bought it from and demand your money back.


Activation Lock is designed to be unremovable. Otherwise it would be completely and utterly pointless.


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