So I found an iPad from 2012 that I lost a long time ago and because I can’t remember the iCloud info after a decade and a half it’s locked up,I’ve tried the apple devices app to reset it and wipe it but it keeps going back to being locked once I start to reactivate it….ANY help would be GREAT …thanks in advance
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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)
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Contact - Official Apple Support
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Genius Bar Reservation and Apple Support Options - Apple
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
And or
Contact - Official Apple Support
and or
Genius Bar Reservation and Apple Support Options - Apple
Activation Lock
Here are the Apple support pages that outline the Activation Lock - and the only mechanisms by which it can be satisfied:
Activation Lock for iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch - Apple Support
Turn off Activation Lock – Apple Support
As you will discover, unless you are the owner of the AppleID that was last used to activate the device, you’ll not be able to defeat or bypass the Activation Lock. With documentary evidence that you are the original owner (such as sales receipt showing the serial number), Apple may be prepared to assist - otherwise they and nobody here will be able to help you.
If you have the necessary documentation, Apple have introduced a portal though which you may be able to request release of an Activation Lock:
How to remove Activation Lock - Apple Support & start an Activation Lock support request.
AppleID
You may also need your AppleID and associated password. If these have also been forgotten, they can be recovered here:
To recover your credentials, you’ll need access to one of the following:
More information about recovery of your AppleID and associated Password:
If you forgot your Apple ID - Apple Support
If you forgot your Apple ID password - Apple Support
Thank you very much….i greatly appreciate the details as well as the links …here’s hoping it works out 🤞🏻
How can I unlock my old iPad without iCloud info?
