Bought iPad and has activation lock but unable to contact carrier
Bought iPad with activation lock but unable to contact carrier
iPad (4th generation)
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Activation lock has nothing to do with a carrier.
Activation Lock happens when the previous owner does not correctly sign out and erase the device before sale.
Unless you can contact the previous owner, the iPad will be unusable. There is no way to bypass Activation Lock.
Apple won't remove it for you, unless you can provide the original purchase receipt from Apple or an authorized reseller.
If you can, return it and demand a refund you will not be able to use it.
click here ➜ How to remove Activation Lock - Apple Support