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i got an ipad out of an apt that the tenant got evicted out of they said i could keep it anyway i can get it unlocked i work maintenace at a big realty company

i got an ipad out of a anandoned apt that i work maintenance at anyway i can get it unlocked...

Posted on Feb 11, 2023 11:00 PM

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Posted on Feb 12, 2023 5:00 PM

Is the iPad disabled or Activation Locked? If so, unless you can independently obtain assistance from the previous owner, the iPad is (and will remain) useless to you.


Here are the Apple support pages that outline the Activation Lock - and the only mechanisms by which it can be turned off:

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

Turn off Activation Lock – Apple Support


As you will discover, unless you are the owner of the AppleID that was last used to activate the device, you’ll not be able to defeat or bypass the Activation Lock. With documentary evidence that you are the original owner (such as sales receipt showing the serial number), Apple may be prepared to assist - otherwise they and nobody here will be able to help you.


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Feb 12, 2023 5:00 PM in response to jlhines1984

Is the iPad disabled or Activation Locked? If so, unless you can independently obtain assistance from the previous owner, the iPad is (and will remain) useless to you.


Here are the Apple support pages that outline the Activation Lock - and the only mechanisms by which it can be turned off:

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

Turn off Activation Lock – Apple Support


As you will discover, unless you are the owner of the AppleID that was last used to activate the device, you’ll not be able to defeat or bypass the Activation Lock. With documentary evidence that you are the original owner (such as sales receipt showing the serial number), Apple may be prepared to assist - otherwise they and nobody here will be able to help you.


i got an ipad out of an apt that the tenant got evicted out of they said i could keep it anyway i can get it unlocked i work maintenace at a big realty company

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