How to completely erase an iPad

My friend gave me her iPad. She doesn't remember her password, never wrote it down. She has no other device to remove the iPad from her account.


I have tried to erase by restoring using iTunes, but it is still asking for her Apple ID and password.


The iPad has iOS 9.3.2 installed.


What are our options?

iPad, iOS 9.3.2

Posted on Jun 19, 2016 5:51 PM

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Jun 19, 2016 10:02 PM in response to KauaiKid

It requires the Apple ID and password of the previous owner. If you don't have it and cannot get it, then the device is useless to you. Return it for a refund, if you can, or take it to an Apple store for an exchange provided they will help you.


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In the future check first before buying second hand: How to check for Activation Lock before buying a used iPhone.

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