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i need help with ipad that i have from the previous owner when i bought this business

need help it has an activation lock and the previous owner no where to be found



Posted on Apr 7, 2021 10:37 AM

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Posted on Apr 7, 2021 10:41 AM

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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Apr 7, 2021 10:41 AM in response to emibel

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

i need help with ipad that i have from the previous owner when i bought this business

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