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Airtag seems locked to another Apple ID. I have tried resetting it by repeatedly removing the battery. My ipad then sees the device, starts the connecting process and then allows me to name it. But then fails "locked to another ID."
It is rather new and I pulled the battery protector. So I don't know what needs to be done now.
iPad mini 5, iPadOS 16
An AirTag can be associated with one Apple ID. If you want to use an AirTag that someone else has used, they need to remove the AirTag from their Apple ID first. If the previous user removed the AirTag from their Apple ID but they were out of Bluetooth range of the AirTag, then you need to reset it before you can use it with your devices.
Here's how to reset your AirTag:
An AirTag can be associated with one Apple ID. If you want to use an AirTag that someone else has used, they need to remove the AirTag from their Apple ID first. If the previous user removed the AirTag from their Apple ID but they were out of Bluetooth range of the AirTag, then you need to reset it before you can use it with your devices.
Here's how to reset your AirTag:
An AirTag must be removed from the AppleID account before performing the reset (that requires removal/replacement of the battery). You must follow the process exactly as described.
If you need assistance, you might visit the Genius Bar at your local Apple Store or Apple Authorised Service Provider (AASP) - where the technicians will be able to help:
Genius Bar Reservation and Apple Support Options - Apple
First, thanks for the reply.
That's what I did. But it still says "locked to another ID" or some such. I read (or youtube watched) and there was mention of a slightly different sound after the fifth battery pull. I seem to only hear the same sound (twirp).
Also, I think I read (been all over looking) that while pulling the battery the five times stops the "original owner" (paired ID) from being able to track the airtag, it does not allow me to pair with a new ID?? If so, is that what might be happening - does not allow a new user to usurp an airtag???
Again, thanks for the reply.
Airtag seems locked to another Apple ID.
