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If the previous owner in not in contact then how can i remove activation lock from iPad?

If the previous owner in not in contact then how can i remove activation lock from iPad?

Posted on Jan 28, 2020 10:03 AM

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Posted on Jan 28, 2020 10:09 AM

You cannot. Activation Lock is an anti-theft mechanism designed to prevent just anyone from accessing the device.


If the previous owner did not remove their Apple ID from iCloud, and turned off Find My iPhone, and you cannot contact him now, there's not much you can do.

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If the previous owner in not in contact then how can i remove activation lock from iPad?

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