My wife has given me her ipad air and am trying to access it. I have updated it and restored it but am unable to use it due to linked to an no longer used email account, so you can imagine she cannot remember the password used. PLease help

Cant access wifes old ipad air due to unused email and forgotten password


iPad, iOS 9

Posted on Feb 25, 2024 6:10 AM

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Posted on Feb 25, 2024 6:18 AM

Only 2 options:

  • She will have to gain access to the account by resetting the password in one of the three ways here:

If you forgot your Apple ID password - Apple Support


  • With the original purchase receipt from Apple or Authorized Apple Seller, you can request to have the device unlocked.

How to remove Activation Lock - Apple Support

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Feb 25, 2024 6:18 AM in response to PuffingBilly67

Only 2 options:

  • She will have to gain access to the account by resetting the password in one of the three ways here:

If you forgot your Apple ID password - Apple Support


  • With the original purchase receipt from Apple or Authorized Apple Seller, you can request to have the device unlocked.

How to remove Activation Lock - Apple Support

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My wife has given me her ipad air and am trying to access it. I have updated it and restored it but am unable to use it due to linked to an no longer used email account, so you can imagine she cannot remember the password used. PLease help

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