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IPad I can't use

I bought an iPad from someone but it seems like it used to be owed by a company of some sort how do I get it fixed?


Posted on Mar 3, 2022 10:26 PM

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Posted on Mar 3, 2022 11:07 PM

you don't, return it


the activation lock is not really on the ipad it's a theft protection measure on apples servers


it needs to be removed How to remove Activation Lock - Apple Support


if you don't know your appleID Recover Your Apple ID - Apple


if that does not help you then you need the assistance of apple

Additional Support - Activation Lock (apple.com) and or

Get Support (apple.com) , Genius Bar Reservation and Apple Support Options - Apple

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Mar 3, 2022 11:07 PM in response to Stephaniee5563

you don't, return it


the activation lock is not really on the ipad it's a theft protection measure on apples servers


it needs to be removed How to remove Activation Lock - Apple Support


if you don't know your appleID Recover Your Apple ID - Apple


if that does not help you then you need the assistance of apple

Additional Support - Activation Lock (apple.com) and or

Get Support (apple.com) , Genius Bar Reservation and Apple Support Options - Apple

IPad I can't use

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