After factory resetting the phone, it requires previous owner email or passcode to setup. Past owner not contactable. Any alternative to reconfigure the phone?

After factory resetting the phone, it requires previous owner email or passcode to setup. Past owner not contactable. Any alternative to reconfigure the phone?


Posted on Feb 21, 2023 11:00 PM

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Posted on Feb 22, 2023 12:13 AM

no, not really


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


it needs to be removed How to remove

Activation Lock - Apple Support


if you don't know your appleID password If you have

forgotten your Apple ID

password – Apple Support (UK)


then you will need the assistance of apple Activation Lock - Support

(apple.com)

and or

 Apple Support

And or

 Contact - Official Apple Support

and or

Genius Bar Reservation and Apple

Support Options - Apple


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Feb 22, 2023 12:13 AM in response to RayLKC

no, not really


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


it needs to be removed How to remove

Activation Lock - Apple Support


if you don't know your appleID password If you have

forgotten your Apple ID

password – Apple Support (UK)


then you will need the assistance of apple Activation Lock - Support

(apple.com)

and or

 Apple Support

And or

 Contact - Official Apple Support

and or

Genius Bar Reservation and Apple

Support Options - Apple


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