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MirSp Author

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Activate iPad with new ID

what to do to activate iPad with new ID? The person who owned it before passed almost 3 years ago?

Posted on Nov 12, 2022 7:20 AM

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Chattanoogan

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Posted on Nov 12, 2022 7:27 AM

You will need the previous owner’s legally-designated executor(trix) to remove the device’s activation lock.

How to remove Activation Lock – Apple Support (AU)

How to request access to a deceased family member's Apple account - Apple Support

Until these actions are taken, the device will remain unusable by anyone else.

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