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i am not the owner so i dont have id or password. the ipad was donated and thats where i got it. is there any way to reset

I am not the first owner of the apple ipad. it was donated and that is where i got it. is there any way to get into it without the original id and password.

Posted on Sep 2, 2021 11:29 AM

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Posted on Sep 2, 2021 11:36 AM

If you are referring to the registered Apple ID and password because of an Activation Lock, then no. Absolutely none. If you know who the donor is, check with them to see if they know it. If you can't get it, it will need to be turned in for recycling.


If you're talking about the passcode to get past the lock screen, you can connect the iPad up to a Mac or a Windows PC with iTunes and reset to factory. This will permanently erase all data on the iPad, but it sounds like that would not be a problem.

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Sep 2, 2021 11:36 AM in response to billiesmom

If you are referring to the registered Apple ID and password because of an Activation Lock, then no. Absolutely none. If you know who the donor is, check with them to see if they know it. If you can't get it, it will need to be turned in for recycling.


If you're talking about the passcode to get past the lock screen, you can connect the iPad up to a Mac or a Windows PC with iTunes and reset to factory. This will permanently erase all data on the iPad, but it sounds like that would not be a problem.

i am not the owner so i dont have id or password. the ipad was donated and thats where i got it. is there any way to reset

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