Activation lock on an iPad mini
I’ve been given an iPad mini and the activation lock is on - I dont know who it belonged to first and so don’t know their Apple ID is there a way that Apple can unlock it?
iPad mini 4 Wi-Fi
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I’ve been given an iPad mini and the activation lock is on - I dont know who it belonged to first and so don’t know their Apple ID is there a way that Apple can unlock it?
iPad mini 4 Wi-Fi
Here is information about Activation Lock and the procedures to unlock your iPad:
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201365
Unless you are the owner of the AppleID that was last used to activate the device, or unless you can secure the cooperation of the previous owner, you’ll not be able to defeat or bypass the Activation Lock. Without documentary evidence that you are the original owner (such as sales receipt showing the serial number), Apple won’t assist.
Sorry, not the news that you were likely hoping for, but your acquired iPad is of no use to you.
Here is information about Activation Lock and the procedures to unlock your iPad:
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201365
Unless you are the owner of the AppleID that was last used to activate the device, or unless you can secure the cooperation of the previous owner, you’ll not be able to defeat or bypass the Activation Lock. Without documentary evidence that you are the original owner (such as sales receipt showing the serial number), Apple won’t assist.
Sorry, not the news that you were likely hoping for, but your acquired iPad is of no use to you.
it's a theft protection
so I would not hold my breath
you can try their support https://getsupport.apple.com/
Oh ok a shame but thanks so much
Activation lock on an iPad mini