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bought a usedipad but it has a passcode lock on it
If the iPad disabled, Activation Locked, or protected by a Passcode, you’ll not be able to use or reset the iPad. Unless you can independently obtain assistance from the previous owner, the iPad is (and will remain) useless to you.
Any attempt to reset the iPad will trigger an Activation Lock.
Here are the Apple support pages that outline the Activation Lock - and the only mechanisms by which it can be turned off:
Activation Lock for iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch - Apple Support
Turn off Activation Lock – Apple Support
As you will discover, unless you are the owner of the AppleID that was last used to activate the device, you’ll not be able to defeat or bypass the Activation Lock. With documentary evidence that you are the original owner (such as sales receipt showing the serial number), Apple may be prepared to assist - otherwise they and nobody here will be able to help you.
The All Too Common SAD Reality of Buying … - Apple Community
Here is what Apple suggests when purchasing used:
Check for Activation Lock before you buy a device from someone else
Before you buy an iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch, from someone other than Apple or an authorized Apple reseller, make sure that the device is erased and no longer linked to the previous owner’s account. Follow these steps to check if the device is ready to use:
You will know that a device is ready for you to use when you're asked to "Set up your iPhone," “Set up your iPad," or “Set up your iPod” the first time you turn it on.
If the iPad disabled, Activation Locked, or protected by a Passcode, you’ll not be able to use or reset the iPad. Unless you can independently obtain assistance from the previous owner, the iPad is (and will remain) useless to you.
Any attempt to reset the iPad will trigger an Activation Lock.
Here are the Apple support pages that outline the Activation Lock - and the only mechanisms by which it can be turned off:
Activation Lock for iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch - Apple Support
Turn off Activation Lock – Apple Support
As you will discover, unless you are the owner of the AppleID that was last used to activate the device, you’ll not be able to defeat or bypass the Activation Lock. With documentary evidence that you are the original owner (such as sales receipt showing the serial number), Apple may be prepared to assist - otherwise they and nobody here will be able to help you.
The All Too Common SAD Reality of Buying … - Apple Community
Here is what Apple suggests when purchasing used:
Check for Activation Lock before you buy a device from someone else
Before you buy an iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch, from someone other than Apple or an authorized Apple reseller, make sure that the device is erased and no longer linked to the previous owner’s account. Follow these steps to check if the device is ready to use:
You will know that a device is ready for you to use when you're asked to "Set up your iPhone," “Set up your iPad," or “Set up your iPod” the first time you turn it on.
The passcode is going to be the least of your problems. If it’s activation locked, it will be completely useless unless you can get the original owner to remove the activation lock.
I don’t know who the original owner is cause I bought it at a yard sale
Then it’s probably a paper-weight at this point.
See if you can get your money back. If you can’t, recycle it or turn it over to the police.
used ipad and has a passcode