how to factory reset ipad that is activation locked, owner is deceased

how to factory reset ipad that is activation locked, owner is deceased and was given to me to use in my classroom but I have no idea how i can use it. the technology department here is no help.

iPad, iOS 13

Posted on Dec 18, 2019 6:15 PM

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Posted on Dec 18, 2019 6:23 PM

Unless someone from the decedent’s family knows their Apple ID and password then there is nothing that can be done with that device. The activation lock is meant to be a theft deterrent system so there is no user work around


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