velocci Distinguished Dec 10, 2005 960 5 18,985 Feb 28, 2018 #1 Hi all, I found a used ipad Air 2 for $140 Canadian. this sounds too good to be true. I'm worried it might be stolen. Does Apple have the ability to disable an ipad if it was reported stolen?
Hi all, I found a used ipad Air 2 for $140 Canadian. this sounds too good to be true. I'm worried it might be stolen. Does Apple have the ability to disable an ipad if it was reported stolen?
Solution COLGeek Feb 28, 2018 You will only be able to register the device if the previous account is completely removed or unlocked. There are several articles/sources outlining what to watch for regarding such purchases. For example: http://www.applegazette.com/ipad/buying-a-used-ipad/ https://www.lifewire.com/used-ipad-guide-how-to-1994595 https://discussions.apple.com/thread/7844871
You will only be able to register the device if the previous account is completely removed or unlocked. There are several articles/sources outlining what to watch for regarding such purchases. For example: http://www.applegazette.com/ipad/buying-a-used-ipad/ https://www.lifewire.com/used-ipad-guide-how-to-1994595 https://discussions.apple.com/thread/7844871
COLGeek Cybernaut Moderator Apr 6, 2009 54,145 3,396 179,340 Feb 28, 2018 #2 Yes. You will also need the current user to unlock the iPad or give you the account info to change the registration. Upvote 0 Downvote
Yes. You will also need the current user to unlock the iPad or give you the account info to change the registration.
velocci Distinguished Dec 10, 2005 960 5 18,985 Feb 28, 2018 #3 what if the person completely wiped the ipad before selling it to me? Upvote 0 Downvote
COLGeek Cybernaut Moderator Apr 6, 2009 54,145 3,396 179,340 Feb 28, 2018 Solution #4 You will only be able to register the device if the previous account is completely removed or unlocked. There are several articles/sources outlining what to watch for regarding such purchases. For example: http://www.applegazette.com/ipad/buying-a-used-ipad/ https://www.lifewire.com/used-ipad-guide-how-to-1994595 https://discussions.apple.com/thread/7844871 Upvote 0 Downvote Solution
You will only be able to register the device if the previous account is completely removed or unlocked. There are several articles/sources outlining what to watch for regarding such purchases. For example: http://www.applegazette.com/ipad/buying-a-used-ipad/ https://www.lifewire.com/used-ipad-guide-how-to-1994595 https://discussions.apple.com/thread/7844871