I brought a iPad mini 4 from a friend but he doesn’t know the password is there any way that I can bypass it

i brought a iPad mini from a friend and he can’t remember the password is there any way around it

iPad mini 4 Wi-Fi

Posted on Dec 30, 2019 4:11 PM

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Posted on Dec 30, 2019 5:33 PM

Not without his assistance. Have him enter the Apple (iCloud) ID and click Forgot Password.


Apple ID - Manage


Apple ID – Forgot Password


If he recovers the password, have him complete the steps in the article below to make it 'your' iPad.


Selling/Giving Away Device


Or if he is the original owner, have him take the device, the original purchase receipt with the serial number, and a photo ID to the nearest Apple Store.


Genius Bar Reservation US


or contact Apple ID Support. They will need to see the original purchase receipt/paperwork also.


Apple ID Support


Apple ID Support (2) 


Apple Support by e-mail or chat         


Apple Support using Twitter


Or fill out and submit this form.


If the above fails, ask for a refund.

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Dec 30, 2019 5:33 PM in response to Simply_Ui

Not without his assistance. Have him enter the Apple (iCloud) ID and click Forgot Password.


Apple ID - Manage


Apple ID – Forgot Password


If he recovers the password, have him complete the steps in the article below to make it 'your' iPad.


Selling/Giving Away Device


Or if he is the original owner, have him take the device, the original purchase receipt with the serial number, and a photo ID to the nearest Apple Store.


Genius Bar Reservation US


or contact Apple ID Support. They will need to see the original purchase receipt/paperwork also.


Apple ID Support


Apple ID Support (2) 


Apple Support by e-mail or chat         


Apple Support using Twitter


Or fill out and submit this form.


If the above fails, ask for a refund.

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I brought a iPad mini 4 from a friend but he doesn’t know the password is there any way that I can bypass it

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