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I have purchased an ipad from ebay, which i have found is activation locked. I have tried to contact the seller but they have now left ebay. Can i get the activation lock lifted or have i just lost my money?
iPad Air 2 Wi-Fi, Cellular
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
Neither. You can't get the lock bypassed, but you can ask eBay for a refund.
The activation lock is an anti-theft measure.
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Approach Ebay an let them know. You may get a refund.
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