Can I use a found iPad?

Basically, Apple will treat this iPad as "lost" or "stolen." Without access to the original owner, it cannot be unlocked. That's the way it was designed. Otherwise, anyone "finding" an iOS device (regardless of the circumstance) can easily thwart the security measures that Apple has built into their devices.
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Can I unlock an iPad I found?

To unlock an iPad if you forgot the password or it's been disabled, you can restore it with iTunes. You can also unlock your iPad by doing a system restore using the Find My iPhone app. You'll need a recent iPad backup to get your data back after you restore and unlock it.
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Can an iPad be unlocked if stolen?

Steps to Unlock Apple ID of Stolen iPhone/iPad Using iDelock

Step 1: Open iDelock on your computer. You need to click on Unlock Apple ID option. Step 2: Now, connect your iPad/iPhone to your computer and trust the PC. Step 3: If the Find My iPhone is disabled, iDelock will start unlocking Apple ID immediately.
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How do I contact the owner of a found iPad?

If you have found an iPhone or iPad without any passcode then you can directly head to the contacts. In the contacts, the top most contact is “My Card” this card contains the information of the owner of the device. Moreover, if there is no contact card, then you can search for Mom, Dad, Brother, wife, etc.
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Can I unlock an iPhone I found?

YES. You can unlock it if you found a lost iPhone. The thing that put you in trouble is the iPhone's screen passcode as these days iPhone users set a screen passcode to protect the data stored in their device.
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What do thieves do with stolen iPads?

Thieves who realize that they can't use the stolen iPhone will break the device into several parts and sell them to shady repair shops or stores for money. These types of stores need several parts of the iPhone, like the screen to fix someone else broken iPhone at a cheap rate.
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How do I remove previous owner's Apple ID from an iPad?

Question: Q: How do I remove previous owner iCloud account when they are not available?
  1. Sign in to iCloud.com with their Apple ID.
  2. Go to Find My iPhone.
  3. Click All Devices at the top of the screen.
  4. Select the device that you want to remove from iCloud.
  5. If necessary, click Erase [device].
  6. Click Remove from Account.
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Can an iPad be tracked?

You can find and track your iPad with the Find My app, which is installed on every iPhone, iPad, and Mac. If you don't have an iPhone, iPad, or Mac near you, you can use Find My on the iCloud website. Find My lets you see your iPad's location, make it play a sound, or remotely erase its data.
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Can you unlock an iPad without Apple ID?

The first method to unlock your iPad without an Apple ID password is to set it to DFU Mode, which basically means erasing all contents on it and resetting it to default settings. If you still remember the screen passcode for your iPad, you can access the Settings App and set your iPad to DFU Mode there.
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Can you use an iPad without an Apple ID?

The Apple ID is not required in order to use the device. You will only need an Apple ID if you want to use iCloud or install apps. You can setup the device and use the native apps without an Apple ID.
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How do I delete someone else's Apple ID without the password?

Remove any iCloud account from an activated iOS device without password. Create a new iCloud account or switch to a different Apple ID. Access the full range of Apple and iCloud features after removing the Apple ID. Download apps and games from the App/iTunes store.
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Can I unlock my device from a previous owner's Apple ID?

The absolute best way to fix this is to reach out to the previous owner and have them remove the device from their Apple ID. They can do this by entering their password on the Activation Lock screen, or by accessing iCloud.
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Does a factory reset remove Apple ID?

It isn't true. Erase all content and settings wipes the phone and returns it to it's out of the box condition. Finally Settings > General > Reset > Erase All Content and Settings. Now you can sell/give.
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How can I tell if an iPad is stolen by serial number?

How to verify stolen iPad?
  1. First of all, locate IMEI or Serial Number of your iPad.
  2. Then, go to our iPad Serial Number Checker service.
  3. Enter Serial Number on the special box.
  4. To proceed, press the magnifying glass symbol.
  5. Success! Now, you will be able to check out the blacklist status to verify if iPad is stolen.
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Can someone wipe a stolen iPhone?

What that means is even when a thief or a third-party has your ‌iPhone‌, it's still tied to your ‌Apple ID‌ and can't be used with any other account. Your ‌iPhone‌ can even be wiped completely and it will still be locked down, making it almost useless to anyone but you.
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Can I put my SIM card in a stolen iPhone?

If you have inserted a clean simcard on a device that is reported stolen the simcard will work for sometime but when the system detected that the simcard is being used on a stolen phone, the simcard will be suspended. When you transferred the simcard to the original phone the simcard will not work.
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Can a stolen iPhone 13 be unlocked?

The Bottom Line

All in all, if you use a simple screen lock passcode or you disable Find My iPhone feature, your iPhone will be easily unlocked once it's lost or stolen.
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Can I factory reset an iPhone without passcode?

You can reset an iPhone, even without the password, by putting it into "recovery mode" or erasing it via Find My. If you don't know what an iPhone's password is or it's been disabled, you'll have to reset it to use it. Once you've reset your iPhone, you can use an iCloud backup to restore its data.
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How do I turn off activation lock on iPad without Apple ID?

Step 1: Run UnlockGo on your computer and then select “Remove iCloud Activation Lock” in the main window. Click “Start” to begin the process and then connect the iPad to the computer using a USB cable. Step 2: To remove the Activation lock on the device, the device will need to jailbreak the device.
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How do I change ownership of an iPad?

You can go to Settings > General > Reset > Erase All Content and Settings.
  1. Generally speaking, the process for resetting iPad for a new owner is simple and requires a little time. ...
  2. To invite the new owner as your family member, back Family Sharing > Add Family Member > Enter the email address of the new owner.
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How do I reset a used iPad?

Before attempting to reset your used iPad, fully charge the battery.
  1. Tap the "Settings" icon on your iPad's home screen.
  2. Tap "General."
  3. Tap "Reset."
  4. Tap "Erase All Content and Settings."
  5. Tap "Erase iPad" to clear the iPad of all its data. The process takes only a few minutes to complete.
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