Activation locked iPad

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Activation locked iPad

I bought an IPad Air 2 from someone who claimed it was theirs and when I factory reset it, it had an activation lock? What can I do about this situation?? Is there anything I would be able to do??

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Posted on Sep 12, 2020 5:25 PM

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lobsterghost1

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Sep 12, 2020 6:46 PM in response to unknown245

Nope. You've clearly been scammed and you've purchased a useless device, which Apple won't help you with, nor can we help you.

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Sep 12, 2020 9:15 PM in response to unknown245

Always better to buy a brand new device or if you want to save some money Apple sells Refurbished devices with a full one year warranty.

You can recycle it at an Apple Store or a Best Buy store. It's not wise destroying it. There is a lithium ion battery inside. Let Apple or Best buy recycle it responisbly.

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frazzm737

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Sep 12, 2020 6:31 PM in response to unknown245

There is nothing you can do without the Apple ID and Password of the original user which is a theft prevention feature. Try to get your money back. If you can't, recycle responsibly.

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