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ipad is locked to owner

Hello, I have an ipad saying "ipad is locked to owner".


I have no way of contacting "owner".


Please help!

Posted on Apr 11, 2022 10:27 AM

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Posted on Apr 11, 2022 10:37 AM

You’ve encountered Activation Lock.


Without the prior owner’s cooperation, the device will remain unusable.


More detail is available here:

Activation Lock for iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch - Apple Support


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