Unable to bypass Lock Screen after successful iPadOS restore

I proceeded to restore the IOS for iPad A1356 with the 'Apple Devices' App the process ended successfully but, on the iPad the lock screen still comes out which requires IDApple and Password, forgotten, and is no longer registered on Apple iCloud, How should I continue?



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Original Title: Restore iPad A1396

Posted on Sep 13, 2025 3:34 AM

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Posted on Sep 13, 2025 3:51 AM

Without the login credentials, you will be unable to remove activation lock. Your remaining option is to provide an original purchase receipt from Apple or an Apple Authorized Reseller to try to remove activation lock. https://al-support.apple.com/#/getsupport

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