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Hi I have purchased an ipad and it is still locked to the previous owners details, I dont know the previous owners number or email is there a way i can unlock it to reset it in my name?

iPad Pro 9.7-inch WiFi, Cellular

Posted on Jan 29, 2020 2:09 AM

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Posted on Jan 29, 2020 2:17 AM

activation lock is a theft protection it's located on apples servers not on your physical device

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Jan 29, 2020 2:17 AM in response to Webbaa69

activation lock is a theft protection it's located on apples servers not on your physical device

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Jan 29, 2020 2:18 AM in response to Webbaa69

That's only posible with the previous owner. He has secured his Ipad. it could be possible that you bought a ipad from

someone stolen Ipad. SO without the previous or first owner it's not possible to resset the password. So becarefull what you buy second hand.

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