I bought my iPad at the pawnshop and I need to sign out the old Apple ID can you please help me what else can I do

I bought my I pad at the pawnshop and I need to sign out the previous Apple ID could you please help me with this

iPad 2, iOS 7

Posted on Mar 28, 2014 3:37 PM

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Mar 28, 2014 3:40 PM in response to Miashlee23

iOS 7 have an activation lock. The previous AppleID owner needs to unregister the device, or you will have only a paperweight.


Pawnshop as seller makes it unlikely they will give you contact information.


Try to get your money back, but the reason you give to return if they even will return is a MAJOR reason they could never sell it.

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Mar 28, 2014 3:41 PM in response to Miashlee23

If you are trying to activate an iPad or iPhone and it is asking for a previous owners Apple ID and password, you have encountered the Activation Lock. This is a security feature that prevents thieves from setting up and using a stolen or lost iPad or iPhone. You have no alternative. You must contact the previous owner to get permission to use the device. If you cannot contact the previous owner return the device to where you bought it and get a refund. You will never be able to activate the device and no one can help you do it.

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