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how do you unlock a locked ipad mini

Purchased a ipad mini. Cannot contact the user to have them remove the ipad from their apple ID. The phone has not been reported stolen. Had the Stockton Police check the SN. how do you unlock a locked ipad mini?

iPad mini 4 Wi-Fi

Posted on Nov 12, 2020 4:28 PM

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Posted on Nov 12, 2020 4:41 PM

Sorry, the iPad is useless to you...


Here are the Apple support pages that outline the Activation Lock - and the only mechanisms by which it can be turned off:

Activation Lock for iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch - Apple Support

Turn off Activation Lock – Apple Support


As you will discover, 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 - and nobody here will be able to help you.


The All Too Common SAD Reality of Buying … - Apple Community


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Nov 12, 2020 4:41 PM in response to sammulir

Sorry, the iPad is useless to you...


Here are the Apple support pages that outline the Activation Lock - and the only mechanisms by which it can be turned off:

Activation Lock for iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch - Apple Support

Turn off Activation Lock – Apple Support


As you will discover, 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 - and nobody here will be able to help you.


The All Too Common SAD Reality of Buying … - Apple Community


how do you unlock a locked ipad mini

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