How do you unlock a security lockout on a iPad?
I bought a used iPad and got a security lockout. On the I forgot website it asks for a phone number I don’t know. The previous owner doesn’t remember it either.
iPad Air, iPadOS 16
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if it's the passcode then one needs to connect it to a mac or windows computer and read
If you forgot your iPad passcode - Apple Support
if it's the activation lock then the previous owner needs to take the following steps
What to do before you sell, give away, or trade in your iPhone or iPad - Apple Support
activation lock is not a thing on the ipad it's a theft protection on apples servers
it needs to be removed How to remove Activation Lock - Apple Support
if you don't know your appleID password If you have forgotten your Apple ID password – Apple Support (UK)
then you will need the assistance of apple Activation Lock - Support (apple.com)
and or Apple Support
And or Contact - Official Apple Support
and or Genius Bar Reservation and Apple Support Options - Apple