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How to remove a device from icloud account

I bought this device second handed and found out that it was icloud locked. I have tried to contact the individual to give me the password to sign it out but has not responede yet

iPad mini, iOS 9

Posted on Aug 3, 2020 9:13 AM

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Posted on Aug 3, 2020 9:31 AM

you need to be able to contact the previous owner to have them log out of iCloud or go to https://www.icloud.com/find/ My Phone and erase the device, then remove it from their account. If you can’t do that, the device is useless. Apple won't unlock it.


Turn off Activation Lock - Apple Support.     

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Aug 3, 2020 9:31 AM in response to khalilfromrichmond

you need to be able to contact the previous owner to have them log out of iCloud or go to https://www.icloud.com/find/ My Phone and erase the device, then remove it from their account. If you can’t do that, the device is useless. Apple won't unlock it.


Turn off Activation Lock - Apple Support.     

How to remove a device from icloud account

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