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hello i have a problem with ipad which i bought online i can't activate it because it asks for iCloud and password of the previous owner i called the owner many times but he doesn't answer my calls somehow i can delete his iCloud

hello i have a problem with ipad which i bought online i can't activate it because it asks for iCloud and password of the previous owner i called the owner many times but he doesn't answer my calls somehow i can delete his iCloud


Posted on Apr 14, 2022 3:57 PM

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Posted on Apr 15, 2022 4:05 AM

When you buy a device second hand, it is essential to check for an Activation Lock before you buy it, see the paragraph "Check for Activation Lock before you buy a device from someone else" in this document:

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



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hello i have a problem with ipad which i bought online i can't activate it because it asks for iCloud and password of the previous owner i called the owner many times but he doesn't answer my calls somehow i can delete his iCloud

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