Signing out of iCloud without password
Was given an iPad and can’t sign in to my iCloud account because previous iCloud account is signed in and I can’t sign it out
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Was given an iPad and can’t sign in to my iCloud account because previous iCloud account is signed in and I can’t sign it out
You’ll need assistance from whoever gave you the iPad - as, presumably, it is their AppleID that is both signed-in to iCloud. Be aware that unless the Activation Lock has been removed, by whoever last successfully activated the iPad, you will likely encounter difficulties.
What to do before you sell, give away, or trade in your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support
Here is what Apple suggests when purchasing or acquiring a previously used device:
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.
You’ll need assistance from whoever gave you the iPad - as, presumably, it is their AppleID that is both signed-in to iCloud. Be aware that unless the Activation Lock has been removed, by whoever last successfully activated the iPad, you will likely encounter difficulties.
What to do before you sell, give away, or trade in your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support
Here is what Apple suggests when purchasing or acquiring a previously used device:
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.
Signing out of iCloud without password