Is there anyway to recover iPad if the owner has passed away.

I have no way of getting the Apple ID and the iPad has an activation lock. Should I give up and toss it?

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Posted on Nov 12, 2021 8:24 PM

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muguy

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Nov 12, 2021 8:25 PM in response to Nicole160bree

See this: How to request access to a deceased family member's Apple accounts - Apple Support

Otherwise, recycle it responsibly

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