How to unlock a lock screen the guy got it from is in jail and will not be able to give me info on being able to get the lock screen unlocked so I can set the tablet

how can I unlock a iPad that u don't have the apple ID for because he is in jail and can't give the apple ID to unlock it

iPad Pro 10.5-inch, Wi-Fi

Posted on Sep 25, 2021 1:32 AM

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Posted on Sep 25, 2021 6:26 AM

'Activation Lock for iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch' is a security feature that's designed to prevent anyone else from using an iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch, if it's ever lost or stolen. To learn more click here --> http://support.apple.com/HT201365


For an individual to remove an activation lock absolutely requires the information for the account that applied the lock. Click on this link to learn 'How to remove Activation Lock' --> https://support.apple.com/HT201441


If you do not know the required information and you are not the original owner, get the owner of the account to remove the lock or return the device for a refund or recycle it. The device is otherwise useless to you. If the owner is unknown and has not provided contact information as a message showing in the login screen, there is no way to contact the owner unless the person who gave you the device knows them.

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Sep 25, 2021 6:26 AM in response to bigdaddy0705

'Activation Lock for iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch' is a security feature that's designed to prevent anyone else from using an iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch, if it's ever lost or stolen. To learn more click here --> http://support.apple.com/HT201365


For an individual to remove an activation lock absolutely requires the information for the account that applied the lock. Click on this link to learn 'How to remove Activation Lock' --> https://support.apple.com/HT201441


If you do not know the required information and you are not the original owner, get the owner of the account to remove the lock or return the device for a refund or recycle it. The device is otherwise useless to you. If the owner is unknown and has not provided contact information as a message showing in the login screen, there is no way to contact the owner unless the person who gave you the device knows them.

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How to unlock a lock screen the guy got it from is in jail and will not be able to give me info on being able to get the lock screen unlocked so I can set the tablet

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