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I bought a new Ipad. would like to register my old Ipad for a family member. How do I do that?

I bought a new Ipad. would like to register my old Ipad for a family member. How do I do that?

iPad (4th generation)

Posted on Sep 11, 2024 3:06 PM

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Posted on Sep 11, 2024 3:08 PM

Nothing to register.


You need to erase the old iPad and have the family member set it up from scratch, by following the onscreen prompts after it's been erased.


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


then here ➜ Set up your iPhone or iPad - Apple Support


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Sep 11, 2024 3:08 PM in response to marylou132

Nothing to register.


You need to erase the old iPad and have the family member set it up from scratch, by following the onscreen prompts after it's been erased.


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


then here ➜ Set up your iPhone or iPad - Apple Support


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