how to change apple id on a used ipad

If you purchased a used iPad that is still user activation locked to the previous owner's Apple ID, then that persons has to remove this activation lock.

Failing that there is nothing else to be done.

No one here can help you.

Apple WILL NOT help you.

Apple doesn't get involved with ANY user activation locked, used/second-hand sold devices, either.

If you cannot contact the seller/owner of this iPad to remove the device user lock, atempt to get your money back and return this used iPad.

It is a dead useless device to you.

You will never, EVER get this iPad to ever work for you.

Sorry & Good Luck to You!

The original owner needs to follow the steps here: What to do before you sell, give away, or trade in your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support

If you cannot contact the original owner, then you cannot use the iPad.

~Lyssa

If you decide to go down the path of purchasing used, secondhand Apple devices, here is how to avoid purchasing an Apple iOS/iPadOS device with user activation lock, in the future.

If you purchase any iPad, or any Apple iOS device, for that matter, used/second hand, online, or even in-person, make sure this iPad does NOT have user activation lock and has been properly reset for sale.

A properly reset for sale iPad should initially power up to an animated, multi-language “Welcome” screen.

DO NOT take the iPad seller's word that this iPad is user activation lock free!

We have seen plenty of used iOS device purchasers get scammed.

User Activation Lock can never be bypasss, circumvented or worked around IF there is no correct previous/original user information to be able to do so.

Apple doesn't get involved with ANY user activation locked, used/second-hand sold devices, either.

So, buyer beware!

If purchasing a used device in-person, power the iPad ON

If the iPad DOES NOT display the initial animated, multi-language “Welcome” screen, then pass on purchasing this iPad.

If the iPad powers up to any other screen, then forget purchasing this iPad.

You cannot trust that the seller actually has the correct needed info to properly reset the iPad back to factory settings right then and there before the actual purchase and exchange of money for the iPad, in question.

Pass on the device!

If you are purchasing this used iPad online ask the seller to provide multiple images, either online or be sent to you via email, showing this animated, multi-language “Welcome” screen of the interested in purchasing iPad model.

Even better, ask for a short video be sent to you showing this animated, multi-language “Welcome” screen, in action and in its entirety, posted to the online ad or emailed to you.

If the online iPad seller refuses any of these requests, pass on the iPad. DO NOT buy!

Sorry & Good Luck to You!