i have just brought ipad 2 from someone i need there apple id ive tryed ringing them there phone is ded

Unfortunately, until they use their password to unlock it and remove it for FindMyiPad in iCloud, then it will be of no use to you. Your only other option would be to try to get your money back.

Pete

Ignore the previous poster. They are just trolling a lot of threads with misinformation and destructive advice. Their replies will be removed shortly.

🙂 Cheers

Pete