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what if i dont know the previous owner but the ipad mini is still on activation lock?

what if i dont know the previous owner but the ipad mini is still on activation lock?

Posted on Jan 13, 2021 5:35 PM

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Posted on Jan 13, 2021 5:42 PM

Without the cooperation of the previous owner, there is nothing you can do to remove the Activation Lock.

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Jan 13, 2021 5:42 PM in response to Kentoy1111

Without the cooperation of the previous owner, there is nothing you can do to remove the Activation Lock.

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Jan 13, 2021 5:41 PM in response to Kentoy1111

Then you won't be able to use that iPad(unless the Apple ID involved is yours). The activation lock is an anti-theft measure.

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what if i dont know the previous owner but the ipad mini is still on activation lock?

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