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I wanted to re-use an old ipad mini of mine but it won't let me in.
The message is "This iPad is linked to an Apple ID. Enter the Apple ID and password that were used to set up this iPad.
I've tried all the passwords I have used but nothing is working.
Activation Lock is tied to the specified Apple ID (see the Apple ID hint shown in the display), and its associated password. If you don’t have that and can’t reset access into that Apple ID, then you’ll want the proof of original purchase receipt and matching photo ID and a discussion with Apple Support. Activation Lock is a theft deterrent mechanism, and it would not be a particularly effective one were it easy to bypass.
Activation Lock is tied to the specified Apple ID (see the Apple ID hint shown in the display), and its associated password. If you don’t have that and can’t reset access into that Apple ID, then you’ll want the proof of original purchase receipt and matching photo ID and a discussion with Apple Support. Activation Lock is a theft deterrent mechanism, and it would not be a particularly effective one were it easy to bypass.
You’re not using the correct Apple ID, then. The “hint” shown in the Activation Lock screen is what is available to identify which Apple ID was used. Or this iPad is well and truly stuffed, and you’ll need a chat directly with Apple,
Thank you for your quick reply.
I have just changed my Apple ID password using my desktop and signing into my account but the password isn't accepted by the ipad mini
Thanks.
I have had success. You were right I was actually entering the icloud email address incorrectly
Activation Lock
