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I bought my iPad from a yard sale its activation locked I can't find out who the previous owner was. Is there anyway to unlock it or did I just give an unknown charitable donation? Am I screwed?

can I get my ipad activation unlocked without previous owners info

iPad Air Wi-Fi, Cellular

Posted on Jul 19, 2020 8:50 PM

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Posted on Jul 19, 2020 8:52 PM

No; it's an anti-theft measure. Ask the people who ran the sale to remove the lock or give you a refund.


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I bought my iPad from a yard sale its activation locked I can't find out who the previous owner was. Is there anyway to unlock it or did I just give an unknown charitable donation? Am I screwed?

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