iPad locked to owner

I can’t get a hold of the owner what should i do

Posted on Jan 18, 2023 11:19 PM

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Posted on Jan 19, 2023 12:29 AM

try harder because you can't use it unless she/he does the following

What to do before you sell, give away, or trade in your iPhone or iPad - Apple Support


the activation lock is not really on the ipad it's a theft protection measure on apples servers


it needs to be removed

How to remove Activation Lock - Apple Support


if you don't know the appleID Recover Your Apple ID - Apple


if that does not help you then you need the assistance of apple


Additional Support - Activation Lock (apple.com)

and or

Get Support (apple.com) ,

And or

 Genius Bar Reservation and Apple Support Options - Apple



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Jan 19, 2023 12:29 AM in response to Missy1017

try harder because you can't use it unless she/he does the following

What to do before you sell, give away, or trade in your iPhone or iPad - Apple Support


the activation lock is not really on the ipad it's a theft protection measure on apples servers


it needs to be removed

How to remove Activation Lock - Apple Support


if you don't know the appleID Recover Your Apple ID - Apple


if that does not help you then you need the assistance of apple


Additional Support - Activation Lock (apple.com)

and or

Get Support (apple.com) ,

And or

 Genius Bar Reservation and Apple Support Options - Apple



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