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How to erase ipad

Hello,


Received tly my father passed away and he's left an ipad. I'm looking to use the ipad and wanted it fully erasing back to factory asif it just come out the box. How do I go about doing this?


Thanks

Posted on Sep 24, 2021 9:44 AM

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Posted on Sep 24, 2021 11:56 AM

You will very likely encounter Activation Lock which requires the Apple ID and Password of the original owner who set up the iPad. Without that info, you will not be able to get into the iPad. We can't help and Apple will not unless you can provide the original receipt clearly showing the serial number or follow the instructions in the blue link above your name on this page.

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Sep 24, 2021 11:56 AM in response to Ipaderase

You will very likely encounter Activation Lock which requires the Apple ID and Password of the original owner who set up the iPad. Without that info, you will not be able to get into the iPad. We can't help and Apple will not unless you can provide the original receipt clearly showing the serial number or follow the instructions in the blue link above your name on this page.

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