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how do i bypass activation lock dont know the previous owner. trying to set up ipad and i never had an apple id usernamer or password before help. the ipad is on someone else i cloud account cant reach previous owner.

Posted on May 6, 2020 10:58 AM

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Posted on May 6, 2020 11:28 AM

This should provide suitable clarification:

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201441

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May 6, 2020 11:28 AM in response to shirleyjordan

This should provide suitable clarification:

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201441

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May 6, 2020 11:05 AM in response to shirleyjordan

You can't. It's an anti-theft measure.

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