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Apple ID and Activation lock

How do I remove activation lock when I don't have proof of purchase or Apple ID info?

iPad (6th gen) WiFi, Cellular

Posted on Jun 15, 2021 9:18 AM

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Posted on Jun 15, 2021 9:44 AM

You can't. Apple won't unlock the iPad without a copy of the purchase receipt with the serial number on it.


See if you can recover the ID/password. Use every email address you can think of.


Apple ID - How to find your Apple    An iCloud e-mail address is an Apple ID.


Apple ID - Find              


If you forgot the Apple ID password, enter the Apple (iCloud) ID, and click Forgot Password. See if you can get a Rescue or Notification email option if necessary. Link to contact Apple Support at the end of the 2nd article.


Apple ID - Manage            


Apple ID – Forgot Password            

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Jun 15, 2021 9:44 AM in response to Cole0627

You can't. Apple won't unlock the iPad without a copy of the purchase receipt with the serial number on it.


See if you can recover the ID/password. Use every email address you can think of.


Apple ID - How to find your Apple    An iCloud e-mail address is an Apple ID.


Apple ID - Find              


If you forgot the Apple ID password, enter the Apple (iCloud) ID, and click Forgot Password. See if you can get a Rescue or Notification email option if necessary. Link to contact Apple Support at the end of the 2nd article.


Apple ID - Manage            


Apple ID – Forgot Password            

Apple ID and Activation lock

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