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How to unlock a iPad that was belong to a family member that is longer with us ?

How to unlock a iPad that belong to a member of family that not longer is with us?

iPad Pro 10.5-inch, Wi-Fi

Posted on Dec 20, 2021 7:46 AM

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Posted on Dec 20, 2021 8:02 AM

What you are encountering is Activation Lock or related to it. This is a security feature, in part to deter re-selling of stolen devices. Click on the link to read more about 'Activation Lock for iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch' --> http://support.apple.com/HT201365


An activation lock can only be removed using information for the account that applied the lock. If you know this information follow the onscreen steps to enter the Apple ID and password used to set up the device, or enter the device passcode. Click on this link to learn 'How to remove Activation Lock' --> https://support.apple.com/HT201441


If the required information is not known, the official owner of the deceased person's things as can be proven by documentation needs to:


Read this link to discover "How to request access to a deceased family member's Apple accounts" [and devices] - https://support.apple.com/HT208510


Apple can remove a lock if a person can provide sufficient evidence of valid ownership. Do this online here --> https://al-support.apple.com/#/additional-support Apple says, "Proof of ownership documentation is required," but does not state what constitutes proof. This might be similar to what is required in the previous section.

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Dec 20, 2021 8:02 AM in response to Chespy59

What you are encountering is Activation Lock or related to it. This is a security feature, in part to deter re-selling of stolen devices. Click on the link to read more about 'Activation Lock for iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch' --> http://support.apple.com/HT201365


An activation lock can only be removed using information for the account that applied the lock. If you know this information follow the onscreen steps to enter the Apple ID and password used to set up the device, or enter the device passcode. Click on this link to learn 'How to remove Activation Lock' --> https://support.apple.com/HT201441


If the required information is not known, the official owner of the deceased person's things as can be proven by documentation needs to:


Read this link to discover "How to request access to a deceased family member's Apple accounts" [and devices] - https://support.apple.com/HT208510


Apple can remove a lock if a person can provide sufficient evidence of valid ownership. Do this online here --> https://al-support.apple.com/#/additional-support Apple says, "Proof of ownership documentation is required," but does not state what constitutes proof. This might be similar to what is required in the previous section.

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