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How do I get an iPad past the activation lock when I do not know the previous owner and was gifted the iPad?

iPad mini 2 Wi-Fi

Posted on Jul 24, 2022 10:09 PM

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Posted on Jul 24, 2022 10:12 PM

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

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Jul 24, 2022 10:12 PM in response to SIMOCM7

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

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