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Locked iPad

My iPad is locked, how do I unlock the iPad


iPad Air, iOS 12

Posted on Nov 16, 2019 6:16 AM

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Posted on Nov 16, 2019 6:21 AM

What do you mean by "locked"? There's 2 kinds of ipad locking.


1) iCloud: Activation Lock -

http://support.apple.com/kb/PH13695

- This is a security feature so only legitimate (i.e., not stolen) redistribution of devices is possible. See: Turn off Find My iPhone Activation Lock -

https://support.apple.com/HT201441

- If an activation lock was put on a device, only the owner of the account that applied the lock can remove it. Get them to remove it or return the item for a refund.


2) Device lock: If you forgot the passcode for your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch, or your device is disabled - https://support.apple.com/HT204306

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Nov 16, 2019 6:21 AM in response to hattie97

What do you mean by "locked"? There's 2 kinds of ipad locking.


1) iCloud: Activation Lock -

http://support.apple.com/kb/PH13695

- This is a security feature so only legitimate (i.e., not stolen) redistribution of devices is possible. See: Turn off Find My iPhone Activation Lock -

https://support.apple.com/HT201441

- If an activation lock was put on a device, only the owner of the account that applied the lock can remove it. Get them to remove it or return the item for a refund.


2) Device lock: If you forgot the passcode for your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch, or your device is disabled - https://support.apple.com/HT204306

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