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this ipad was sold to me and i dont have the apple id for it what can i do

this ipad was sold to me and i dont have the apple id for it what can i do

Posted on Jan 30, 2021 4:54 PM

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Posted on Jan 31, 2021 11:06 AM

Your options are very limited...


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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Jan 31, 2021 11:06 AM in response to meliy711

Your options are very limited...


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

Jan 30, 2021 6:43 PM in response to meliy711

Without the Apple ID and Password of the original owner, you will never be able to use the device. Activation Lock is a theft prevention feature. If you cannot contact the original owner, there is nothing you can do but recycle the device. Next time buy from Apple or an authorized dealer. Apple sells refurbished devices on its website for reduced prices.

Read this link...

https://discussions.apple.com/docs/DOC-250001038

this ipad was sold to me and i dont have the apple id for it what can i do

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