Activation Lock Screen
I have a previously owned ipad and I don't know who? I need to activate the ipad but can't get past the lock. There is no way for me to contact the previous owner. How can I bypass the activation Lock screen?
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I have a previously owned ipad and I don't know who? I need to activate the ipad but can't get past the lock. There is no way for me to contact the previous owner. How can I bypass the activation Lock screen?
You are the proud owner of a useless device. If you don't know the previous owner, you cannot use this device EVER. Apple won't help you. We can't help you.
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You can't. It's an anti-theft measure.
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Activation Lock Screen