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I need to turn the activation lock off my dad's ipad - my mom wants to use it now and reset it and we don't know what my dad's apple id/password was. He passed away so what can we do?
iPad mini, iOS 9
take the device, the original purchase receipt with the serial number, and a photo ID to the nearest Apple Store. Also take a copy of the death certificate and a copy of the will or a document that shows you inherited it.
How to request access to a deceased family member's Apple accounts
or contact Apple ID Support. They will need to see the original purchase receipt/paperwork also.
Apple Support by e-mail or chat
Or fill out and submit this form.
take the device, the original purchase receipt with the serial number, and a photo ID to the nearest Apple Store. Also take a copy of the death certificate and a copy of the will or a document that shows you inherited it.
How to request access to a deceased family member's Apple accounts
or contact Apple ID Support. They will need to see the original purchase receipt/paperwork also.
Apple Support by e-mail or chat
Or fill out and submit this form.
Nothing. Unless:
the owner has passed away so I can't ask them, what can I do?
