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Stolen Ipad

How do I prevent someone from using my stolen ipad after it's erased


iPad (6th gen) WiFi

Posted on Sep 10, 2020 4:40 PM

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Posted on Sep 10, 2020 4:44 PM

Did you not have Find My enabled on your iPad and use a Passcode? If you didn't, you can't prevent someone from using the iPad after it's been taken. If you did use Find My and use a Passcode, no one can bypass Activation Lock to use the iPad at all.


See this link for information about what to do if your device is stolen --> If your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch is lost or stolen - Apple Support

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Sep 10, 2020 4:44 PM in response to It_was_stolen

Did you not have Find My enabled on your iPad and use a Passcode? If you didn't, you can't prevent someone from using the iPad after it's been taken. If you did use Find My and use a Passcode, no one can bypass Activation Lock to use the iPad at all.


See this link for information about what to do if your device is stolen --> If your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch is lost or stolen - Apple Support

Stolen Ipad

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