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My problem is that my iPad asks me for an activation ID since I bought it from someone else and that person gave it up as lost and blocked it, how can I contact the previous owner so he can unlock it?

Posted on Jan 29, 2020 10:44 PM

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Posted on Jan 29, 2020 11:03 PM

the org owner needs to do the following

Turn off Activation Lock - Apple Support


how you contact the previous owner depend on where you purchased I guess

apple can't help you there


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