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I bought a used iPad and I don’t know how to get passed the activation lock

How do I put my own Apple ID on my new iPad?

iPad mini 4 Wi-Fi

Posted on Dec 27, 2020 3:18 AM

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Posted on Dec 27, 2020 11:21 AM

If you can't reach the previous owner whose ID is on the device and have them remove the device from their account, the device is worthless. Apple won't unlock it for you.


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I bought a used iPad and I don’t know how to get passed the activation lock

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