iPad 3 password not working

I bought an iPad 3 from the flea market and it came with a piece of paper saying the email password and other stuff like AppleCare info but when I put in the email and password in the activation lock screen it said it was wrong and the person hasn't replied to my email yet.

Posted on Oct 31, 2025 7:26 AM

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Posted on Oct 31, 2025 7:36 AM

Until that person who “owns” the still-registered Apple Account cooperates, that iPad will NEVER work for you.


We can’t … and Apple won’t … help you.


Keep in mind that the person who sold you the iPad might not be the owner of the Apple Account either.


Sorry.


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Oct 31, 2025 7:36 AM in response to ipod14

Until that person who “owns” the still-registered Apple Account cooperates, that iPad will NEVER work for you.


We can’t … and Apple won’t … help you.


Keep in mind that the person who sold you the iPad might not be the owner of the Apple Account either.


Sorry.


How to remove Activation Lock - Apple Support


If there’s ever a “next time” study this beforehand:


The All Too Common SAD Reality of Buying … - Apple Community



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