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iPad is locked with previous owner's Apple ID

how do i restore and begain using the ipad i boughyt at the same time as my iphone from the same ppl, then i was a third buyer in the loop and do not remember their names , can almost remember the password . please help . i would like to use it i love apple


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Posted on May 17, 2021 6:47 PM

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Posted on May 17, 2021 7:12 PM

Sounds like you need the Apple ID and Password of the original owner of the iPad. If you cannot get that information, you will never be able to use the device. Activation Lock is a theft prevention feature which cannot be by-passed.

Check this link...

How to remove Activation Lock - Apple Support

And read this....

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

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May 17, 2021 7:12 PM in response to bradly194

Sounds like you need the Apple ID and Password of the original owner of the iPad. If you cannot get that information, you will never be able to use the device. Activation Lock is a theft prevention feature which cannot be by-passed.

Check this link...

How to remove Activation Lock - Apple Support

And read this....

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

iPad is locked with previous owner's Apple ID

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