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Activation lock

I have a first generation IPad. I never needed an apple ID to use it. It is 10 years old and recently allow me to even open the safari, it is stuck on an activation lock screen requiring to sign into Apple ID. Again I never seen this screen since I got it back in 2011. Restarting won't work either.

Posted on Jan 11, 2022 4:45 PM

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Posted on Jan 11, 2022 6:43 PM

Without the apple ID and Password used to set up the device, you will never be able to use it. We can't help and Apple will not unless you can produce the original receipt clearly showing the serial number. This link explains...

How to remove Activation Lock - Apple Support

Even if you get it working, you will be disappointed as the original iPad does not have the necessary components to run today's software.

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Jan 11, 2022 6:43 PM in response to katharin240

Without the apple ID and Password used to set up the device, you will never be able to use it. We can't help and Apple will not unless you can produce the original receipt clearly showing the serial number. This link explains...

How to remove Activation Lock - Apple Support

Even if you get it working, you will be disappointed as the original iPad does not have the necessary components to run today's software.

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