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I see the Activation Lock screen, the ipad is still linked to the previous owner

I see the Activation Lock screen, I think my ipad is still linked to the previous owner. i don't know the previous owner. what should i do now?

iPad 2

Posted on Oct 27, 2019 9:49 PM

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Posted on Oct 27, 2019 10:15 PM

Unfortunately, the only person who can remove it is the person who activated it. there is no way around it.

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I see the Activation Lock screen, the ipad is still linked to the previous owner

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