I purchased a second hand iPad mini and its id and password not known to me. how can I activate this iPad

I purchased a second hand iPad mini and its id and password not known to me. how can I activate this iPad

Posted on Nov 13, 2022 6:11 AM

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Posted on Nov 13, 2022 6:15 AM

Hello ~ That is the activation lock. If the person/persons that you bought the iPad from cannot or will not remove it …the iPad is basically useless to you. If they cannot/will not remove it…return it and get your money back. We cannot help remove it nor can Apple. Take a look here:


Activation Lock for iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch - Apple Support


Also:


The All Too Common SAD Reality of Buying a Used iPad/iPhone


~Katana-San~



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Nov 13, 2022 6:15 AM in response to amarjeet210

Hello ~ That is the activation lock. If the person/persons that you bought the iPad from cannot or will not remove it …the iPad is basically useless to you. If they cannot/will not remove it…return it and get your money back. We cannot help remove it nor can Apple. Take a look here:


Activation Lock for iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch - Apple Support


Also:


The All Too Common SAD Reality of Buying a Used iPad/iPhone


~Katana-San~



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