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Activation Lock

Ipad lockout requires former owners ID and original setup password. I bought the ipad 6 years ago and the original owner has moved away. How do I unlock the device?

iPad 2, iOS 9

Posted on Jul 18, 2019 8:53 PM

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Niel

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Posted on Jul 18, 2019 9:12 PM

You can't. The activation lock is an anti-theft measure.

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Jul 18, 2019 9:12 PM in response to Ipadlockoutandcantlocateformer

You can't. The activation lock is an anti-theft measure.

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