How would I go about getting an activation lock off an iPad I was gifted From a company I no longer work , or can get in contact with? ive had the iPad for years and I used It all the time then suddenly the iPad reset and the lock was on It. I never had problems before the iPad had rest!
Here are the Apple support pages that outline the Activation Lock - and the only mechanisms by which it can be turned off:
Activation Lock for iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch - Apple Support
Turn off Activation Lock – Apple Support
As you will discover, unless you are the owner of the AppleID that was last used to activate the device, you’ll not be able to defeat or bypass the Activation Lock. With documentary evidence that you are the original owner (such as sales receipt showing the serial number), Apple may be prepared to assist - otherwise they and nobody here will be able to help you.
If you have the necessary documentation, Apple have recently introduced a new portal though which you may be able to request release of an Activation Lock:
How to remove Activation Lock - Apple Support & start an Activation Lock support request.
Here are the Apple support pages that outline the Activation Lock - and the only mechanisms by which it can be turned off:
Activation Lock for iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch - Apple Support
Turn off Activation Lock – Apple Support
As you will discover, unless you are the owner of the AppleID that was last used to activate the device, you’ll not be able to defeat or bypass the Activation Lock. With documentary evidence that you are the original owner (such as sales receipt showing the serial number), Apple may be prepared to assist - otherwise they and nobody here will be able to help you.
If you have the necessary documentation, Apple have recently introduced a new portal though which you may be able to request release of an Activation Lock:
How to remove Activation Lock - Apple Support & start an Activation Lock support request.
Activation Lock is intended as a theft-deterrent mechanism, and intentionally difficult to bypass.
The company will have to release the lock. We can’t help, and Apple won’t help.
If the company is inclined, they can release the lock remotely using iCloud.
While the lock is set, this device is indistinguishable from a lost or stolen iPad.
CH3W3y17 wrote:
we can no longer get in contact with the company they no longer exist
Absent contact with the entity that acquired the assets from the defunct company, recycle the iPad.
It’s useless to you.
Apple won’t unlock it.
we can no longer get in contact with the company they no longer exist
Just properly and responsibly recycle this iPad.
It is completely useless to you now.
Sorry.
How to get an Activation lock off an iPad that was a gift?
