Need help wiping data and resetting apple id

I am selling an older iPad. The email address I used to set it up is no longer valid, and I don't remember the password. I need to get my old data off and wipe it clean before I let it go to someone else. Is there any hope?


iPhone 12, iOS 16

Posted on May 1, 2023 6:56 AM

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May 1, 2023 7:04 AM in response to DebbieMont

The email address I used to set it up is no longer valid, and I don't remember the password.

Try to search in your email box.


Have you forgotten your Apple ID?, Check your Apple ID via your email box, see this Apple article: If you forgot your Apple ID

If you forgot your Apple ID email address or phone number - Apple Support                  

 

OR see -> Having trouble signing in?

https://iforgot.apple.com/password/verify/appleid


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You need to read -> this Apple article: What to do before you sell, give away, or trade in your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch -> What to do before you sell, give away, or trade in your iPhone or iPad - Apple Support


Then you need to remove the iPad from your account, see this Apple article:

Check your Apple ID device list to see where you're signed in

Check your Apple ID device list to find where you're signed in - Apple Support

 

The buyer can then log in with his own Apple ID.

 


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