Can I restore iCloud to access serial number and prove ownership of stolen iPad?

i registered ipad on i cloud, when it was stolen in turkey i removed it from my icloud in a panic and now i need to prove i had the device to the insurance company. Can i restore previous devices on my icloud just to access serial number/ proof i owned it etc


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iPad Air, iOS 12

Posted on Nov 8, 2024 3:30 AM

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Posted on Nov 8, 2024 4:21 AM

Unfortunately, in removing the device from your AppleID/iCloud, it is now completely disassociated from your account. The device can only be re-added by signing-in again to your AppleID from the device itself.


Apple won't be able to help; insofar as Apple's systems are concerned, the device being "associated" with an AppleID account is the only record of device ownership. Once removed from your account, the device is no longer yours.


Your only hope for proof of ownership may be to locate your original sales invoice...

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Nov 8, 2024 4:21 AM in response to antjarvis

Unfortunately, in removing the device from your AppleID/iCloud, it is now completely disassociated from your account. The device can only be re-added by signing-in again to your AppleID from the device itself.


Apple won't be able to help; insofar as Apple's systems are concerned, the device being "associated" with an AppleID account is the only record of device ownership. Once removed from your account, the device is no longer yours.


Your only hope for proof of ownership may be to locate your original sales invoice...

Nov 8, 2024 4:09 AM in response to antjarvis

to the best of my knowledge you can't, also removing it from your apple account would mean they could use it otherwise the activation lock would block them from ever being able to use or resell it


you can try to get verification of what I say by contacting apples official support channels

 Get Support (apple.com)


And or


 Contact - Official Apple Support


And or


Contact - How to Contact Us - Apple


Or


Genius Bar Reservation and Apple

Support Options - Apple


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