Why would Apple allow for someone to "restore" an iPad after entering the wrong passcode 6 times...

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Why would Apple allow for someone to "restore" an iPad after entering the wrong passcode 6 times...

Why would Apple allow for someone to "restore" an iPad after entering the wrong passcode 6 times, never linking it to iTunes, never linking it to iCloud, or having no knowledge of any personal security information? Seems like that'd be the definition of a thief... Ultimately, anyone who steals these things WANT it to be restored back to factory settings to customize it themselves. Thankfully for the thieves in this world, Apple has not only made it possible, they've openly posted the information for all to see... Lovely...

iPad (3rd gen) Wi-Fi

Posted on Jan 15, 2014 5:34 PM

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frazzm737

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Jan 15, 2014 5:39 PM in response to nps7811

With IOS 7, a thief cannot restore an iPad without knowing the passcode and the user ID and password for Apple account tied to that iPad.

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najn

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May 18, 2015 3:18 PM in response to frazzm737

That is not true. If you look up "forgot password" on this discussions from apple, you will find instructions to restore the device back to factory settings, meaning that thieves can restore the iPad without knowing the passcode, user ID and pw of the account tied to that iPad. I just made myself get angry because I've had two iPads stolen. The police didn't want to recognize the location information on Find my iPad although it is possible to see the address where it's at. Now I know why nobody really called back to give my iPads back./

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deggie

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May 18, 2015 3:46 PM in response to najn

If Find My iPhone has been activated on the device then the thief will run into Activation Lock when they try to restore it and will have to know your Apple ID and password to continue.

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