I found an iPad and it’s locked and trying to contact the owner

I found a iPad and it’s locked and I’m trying to contact the owner

iPhone 11, iOS 17

Posted on Mar 30, 2024 8:38 PM

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Posted on Mar 30, 2024 8:46 PM

The owner of a lost device can include a displayed message with details helpful for its return.


If the owner does not choses to include that, there is no means to contact them.


Apple will not identify the owner. Too much risk of fraud, theft, scams, assaults, or worse that way.


Turn the device into local police if that’s an option, or to whoever manages lost and found for the location.

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Mar 30, 2024 8:46 PM in response to jalynn216

The owner of a lost device can include a displayed message with details helpful for its return.


If the owner does not choses to include that, there is no means to contact them.


Apple will not identify the owner. Too much risk of fraud, theft, scams, assaults, or worse that way.


Turn the device into local police if that’s an option, or to whoever manages lost and found for the location.

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