activation lock
I was gifted an ipad that has an activation lock on it. The previous owner does not recognize the apple id that it is locked by. How do I get the iPad unlocked so I can use it.
iPad Air 2 Wi-Fi
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Here are the Apple support pages that outline the Activation Lock - and the only mechanisms by which it can be turned off:
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, or unless you can secure the cooperation of the previous owner, you’ll not be able to defeat or bypass the Activation Lock. Without documentary evidence that you are the original owner (such as sales receipt showing the serial number), Apple won’t assist - and nobody here will be able to help you.
https://discussions.apple.com/docs/DOC-250001038
