I can't process my trade in until I erase the iPad. How to proceed?

I sent my old ipad air 2 for trade in to apple. I received email they cant process until i erase device and remove account in find my phone at icloud.com.  I initiated the erase device, but since the device offline, it wont trigger the erase. How to proceed?


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iPad Air 2 Wi-Fi

Posted on Jun 30, 2022 10:42 PM

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Posted on Jul 1, 2022 8:10 AM

The procedure to remove the Activation Lock and release the iPad from your AppleID account is described here:

What to do before you sell, give away, or trade in your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support


Follow the procedure outlined in the section titled “If you no longer have your iPhone, iPad or iPod touch”.


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