says cannot be used to unlock this ipad

I just want to fixed my ipad to sing in to be online that is all and thanks for your help all the best for you

iPad

Posted on Sep 5, 2016 1:20 PM

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Sep 8, 2016 5:04 AM in response to Dana mustafa

Does your screen look like this (with the ID being shown not yours)? -

User uploaded file

If a second-hand (used) iOS device has been 'Activation locked' then only the previous owner can unlock it, either by providing you with the account ID and password, or by removing it from his list of devices (as he should have done before selling it) - please see http://support.apple.com/kb/ts4515 . You changing your own password will have no effect.


If you are unable to get him to do this then I'm afraid you will not be able to use the device - there is no other way of unlocking it at all. Apple cannot unlock it for you.


You should if possible return it to wherever you bought it and ask for a refund as in this event the device is completely useless.

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