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SyReN187 Author

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Icloud activation lock

I purchased a ipad off offerup and its icloud activation locked i cannot contact the previous owner and dont know what to do

iPad Pro (3rd generation)

Posted on Mar 13, 2023 4:43 PM

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TechEspionage

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Posted on Mar 13, 2023 4:49 PM

As it turns out, if it's in activation lock then the only way to unlock it is with the apple id & password or the proof of purchase. I would attempt to reach out to the seller again because these 2 options are the only ways to remove activation lock How to remove Activation Lock - Apple Support

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