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3rd party purchase locked

I was given an old iPad that was locked. After restoring it, it says previous owner used "Find My iPhone" for it. How do I get in touch with previous owner to unlock or give it back to them?

Posted on Feb 28, 2022 5:50 PM

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ckuan

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Feb 28, 2022 6:05 PM in response to Saliba00

You can't.

Activation Lock is a theft deterrent feature with no bypass or workaround.

Without the owner's authorisation (Apple ID & password), no thief or anyone including you can re-use the device.

You can recycle the device responsibly.

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Saliba00 Author

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Feb 28, 2022 6:15 PM in response to ckuan

Thank you.

Now is there a way to get this back to the original owner?

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babowa

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Feb 28, 2022 6:26 PM in response to Saliba00

We are all other users here and do not have access to such information.

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ckuan

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Feb 28, 2022 6:52 PM in response to Saliba00

Saliba00 wrote:

Thank you.

Now is there a way to get this back to the original owner?

No, if you cannot find the person who gives it to you, you can recycle the device responsibly.

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