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Ok my friend gave me her old iPad. I can not get a Apple ID. It says it’s locked

My friend give me her iPad and I can not sign in on my Apple ID that is the same as my iPhone apple id


Posted on Aug 9, 2022 6:00 PM

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Posted on Aug 9, 2022 6:15 PM

Your friend did not prepare the iPad appropriately for a new user.


Give her the iPad back and have her follow these directions --> What to do before you sell, give away, or trade in your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support


If she is unable to do this, you can't use the iPad.

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Ok my friend gave me her old iPad. I can not get a Apple ID. It says it’s locked

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