How to remove activation lock on iPad without Apple ID and password?

Activation Lock serves as a protective measure within Apple's Find My Device feature, automatically enabling itself when Find My Device is activated. This lock plays a critical role in safeguarding the information and data on your device. When an iPhone or iPad is bound to the owner through this lock, the legitimate method to bypass this security feature is by entering the password associated with the corresponding iCloud account. Without this password, access to the device remains restricted.

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Re: “got sold a iPad and the owner locked it and I don’t know the email or the password”

If you can find the seller, and think it is safe to contact them, ask them to either take the iPad back temporarily to prepare it properly for a new owner; or to give your money back.

Activation Lock is an anti-theft deterrent. Under the circumstances you describe, you cannot remove the Activation Lock, we cannot, and Apple will not. Without help from the owner, the iPad will remain an Activation-Locked brick.

See also:

The All Too Common SAD Reality of Buying … - Apple Community

If the owner parted with the iPad voluntarily, they should have consulted this:

What to do before you sell, give away, or trade in your iPhone or iPad - Apple Support

If this iPad is brought from someone else and is still connected to the previous owner's iCloud account , it's possible to disconnect it by reaching out to the seller and guiding them through the removal process. This option is viable only with cooperation from the previous owner, enabling the deactivation of the Activation Lock on the iPad without necessitating the original Apple ID and password.

Here's how to remove activation lock on iPad without Apple ID and password:

1. Navigate to icloud.com using a web browser on your computer.
2. Log in using your Apple ID credentials.
3. Select "Find My iPad," followed by "All Devices."
4. Choose your iPad from the displayed list of devices, click on "Erase iPad," and then finalize by selecting "Remove from Account."

If the methods mentioned do not resolve the issue with the iPad Activation Lock without the Apple ID, your final recourse is to seek assistance from Apple Support. To do this, arrange an appointment at the Apple Genius Bar through their official site. Be prepared to present documentation proving ownership of the device or evidence that the initial purchase was made by the original owner. This could include requesting the original purchase receipt to be forwarded to you via email.

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Saifuddinoni wrote:

My iphone xs max activation locked i can't use my iphone what to do

There is absolutely nothing you can do without access to your Apple ID or the original purchase receipt from Apple or Authorized Apple seller to remove the Activation Lock. The information has been provided here for both of those options, so I can only assume those are not possible, and your device will be unusable.

Not sure what changes you are referring to. Apple does recommend passwords to be at least 8 characters with uppercase, lower case, and special character like many companies, but that is only when creating a new password and does not affect older passwords. My current password does not have those requirements and still works fine when signing into any service and on my device. It is true that the original purchase receipt is required to remove an Activation Lock and yes those should be saved for any Apple device.

Keep your receipt after you buy an Apple device - Apple Support

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Alisonzil00 wrote:

Here's how to remove activation lock on iPad without Apple ID and password:

Navigate to icloud.com1. using a web browser on your computer.

2. Log in using your Apple ID credentials.

3. Select "Find My iPad," followed by "All Devices."

4. Choose your iPad from the displayed list of devices, click on "Erase iPad," and then finalize by selecting "Remove from Account."

Remotely erasing and removing a device from your AppleID account, via iCloud, will not remove the Activation Lock from device.

chukwu192 wrote:

How unlock my iPad

Is this Activation Lock that is showing Locked to Owner?

Is the iPad locked due to entering the incorrect passcode too many times?

Review the posts in this thread and provide the details as well as the history of the device that is locked.

Djephej wrote:

iPod locked

Are you referring to an iPod music player? Most of those were discontinued long ago, did not run iOS, and did not support Activation Lock. I'm not sure how you would reset one of those if you set a passcode, and forgot it.

There were iPod touches that ran iOS.

If you forgot your iPod touch passcode - Apple Support

If you are referring to an iPad (tablet) or an iPhone (smartphone), see the answers already provided in this thread.

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Ganeshniljkar wrote:

ipad locked to owner how can i how can I solve that

Did you read this thread?

If you did, then you already have the answer to the question. If you did not, please review the thread now.

I have devices that are 10 years old. The devices are still working but due to Apple ID requirement for new devices, my Apple IDs are not able to use to login to those devices. Now I have a problem. The old devices have activation lock. Knowing all my Apple IDs and Passwords, I simply cannot unlock them. They stuck in the activation page and refuse to take my Apple ID and password. I have been through all the online forums and help, even tried the activation help. The thing is that the activation help page requires original receipts of purchase. I have to say that I doubt the majority people would save their receipt, especially for longer than 3 years. Those devices are more than 10 years. Good for Apple to create durable devices that still work after 10 years. Bad for Apple to create a system that dumps unnecessary toxic waste to our mother earth (while the devices still working). I am not saying just one or two products. I have accumulated more than 50 apple products in the past 20 or so years. Some broke, some still work but due to Apple ID restrictions and Apple Store restrictions, there is no more software support. The activation lock not able to be unlocked with original Apple ID is another one added to the problem list.

MariaBelenMoar wrote:

Hey

MariaBelenMoar wrote:

iPad Pro

Are you asking about how to remove Activation Lock on an iPad Pro for which you do not have the Apple ID or the Apple ID password?

If so, what have you learned from the previous answers in this four-page thread?

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