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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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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.


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



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Nov 12, 2022 7:27 AM in response to MirSp

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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