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User profile for user: Superjames1
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Access iPad after dad died

Hi,

my father passed away in 2016 and I’ve tried on several occasions to access his iPad. I don’t know his Apple ID or password. I want to access it, remove his id and sell the iPad. How ?

Posted on Mar 3, 2023 11:52 PM

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User profile for user: K Shaffer
K Shaffer
User level: Level 8
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Posted on Mar 4, 2023 12:18 AM


..Perhaps you may be able to access an iPad, (or) with an associated iPhone;

should the device process allow one, to follow paths set forth in this Article..


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

//support.apple.com/en-us/HT208510


The process once completed, may allow access to a completely erased iPad.

[Or if that iPad has no SIM card, (a WiFi-only model) then it's another matter.]


You may need to contact Apple authorized provider or retail store in this matter, to sort details.


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User profile for user: K Shaffer
K Shaffer
User level: Level 8
36,708 points

Mar 4, 2023 12:18 AM in response to Superjames1


..Perhaps you may be able to access an iPad, (or) with an associated iPhone;

should the device process allow one, to follow paths set forth in this Article..


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

//support.apple.com/en-us/HT208510


The process once completed, may allow access to a completely erased iPad.

[Or if that iPad has no SIM card, (a WiFi-only model) then it's another matter.]


You may need to contact Apple authorized provider or retail store in this matter, to sort details.


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