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i was gifted an ipad and is linked to the owner's email for activation lock, i cant access this ipad because i cant reach at the owner. i have file a case to apple support but the follow is slow. Anyone with experience to help?


Posted on Mar 5, 2022 3:04 AM

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Mar 5, 2022 3:28 AM in response to Duncherry

the activation lock is not really on the ipad it's a theft protection measure on apples servers


it needs to be removed

How to remove Activation Lock - Apple Support


if you don't know the appleID

Recover Your Apple ID - Apple


if that does not help you then you need the assistance of apple

Additional Support - Activation Lock (apple.com) and or

Get Support (apple.com) , Genius Bar Reservation and Apple Support Options - Apple


 

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