I have a used iPad and cannot restore it because find my iPad is turned on

I have an iPad three that I have tried to restore and the find my iPad is turned on and I cannot log in to the iTunes account because I do not remember the password. What can I do?

iPad, iOS 9.2

Posted on Dec 20, 2015 5:18 PM

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Dec 20, 2015 6:01 PM in response to ericsteinlage

What you're experiencing is the activation lock and it's meant to be a theft deterrent device. As such there is no user bypass.

http://www.apple.com/icloud/find-my-iphone.html

Activation Lock.

Activation Lock is designed to prevent anyone from using your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch if you ever lose your device. It starts working the moment you turn on Find My iPhone. From then on, your Apple ID and password will be required before anyone can turn off Find My iPhone, erase your device, or reactivate it. This can help you keep your device secure, even if it’s in the wrong hands. And now it even works with your Apple Watch.


Perhaps you can use iforgot to recover and change the password

If you forgot your Apple ID password - Apple Support

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