How to reset an iPad with a deleted Apple Account?

HOW IS IT POSSIBLE THAT APPLE CANT HELP ME RESET OR DELETE MY IPAD THAT THE APPLE ID AS BEEN DELETED. THIS IS WHY PEOPLE RESULT TO HACKING. IT JUST MAKES NO SENSE THAT NOW A COMPLETLY NEW IPAD CANNOT BE USED.


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Original Title: APPLE ID DELETED. IPAD CANNOT BE RESET.

iPad (10th generation)

Posted on Jan 25, 2026 10:03 AM

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Posted on Jan 25, 2026 11:05 AM

Apple very clearly tells you to sign out of the Apple ID on all devices before submitting the deletion request for this reason specifically. How to delete your Apple Account - Apple Support


You’ll now need to submit proof of ownership, ie receipt of purchase new from an authorized seller, to Apple and ask they remove the Apple account from their end for you. https://al-support.apple.com/#/additional-support and https://al-support.apple.com/#/al/agreement

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Jan 25, 2026 11:05 AM in response to ElySnow!!!

Apple very clearly tells you to sign out of the Apple ID on all devices before submitting the deletion request for this reason specifically. How to delete your Apple Account - Apple Support


You’ll now need to submit proof of ownership, ie receipt of purchase new from an authorized seller, to Apple and ask they remove the Apple account from their end for you. https://al-support.apple.com/#/additional-support and https://al-support.apple.com/#/al/agreement

Jan 25, 2026 12:46 PM in response to ElySnow!!!

How to delete your Apple Account - Apple Support

Carefully and thoroughly read that article for information about what happens when you delete your Apple Account. For example:

"Make sure that you sign out of all your devices to avoid issues with apps that use your Apple Account or iCloud. After your account is deleted, you can’t sign out of iCloud or turn off Find My iPhone Activation Lock on your devices. If you forget to sign out, you might not be able to use your device when your account is deleted."



You could try to get the account working again, as outlined in: How to delete your Apple Account - Apple Support

"What happens if I change my mind after I have requested that my account be deleted?

While your request is being processed, you can contact Apple Support [call them at a telephone number for your country --> Contact Apple Support - Apple Support ] with the unique alphanumeric access code you received, and we’ll help you cancel your request. After your account is deleted, Apple can't cancel the request, reopen your account, or restore your data."


Alternatively, Apple can reset a device if a person can provide sufficient evidence of valid ownership (usually the original receipt from Apple or an authorized retailer —> Keep your receipt after you buy an Apple device - Apple Support ). Try this online here --> https://al-support.apple.com/#/additional-support Yes, apparently this does work in this situation too: How to remove previously deleted apple id… - Apple Community However, if this involved a scam and the device has been placed in Lost Mode, Apple will not unlock it for you.


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