If the iPad you bought is locked, the solution depends on
what kind of lock it has. The two most common are:
- Screen passcode lock (you can't get past the lock screen)
- Activation Lock (it asks for someone else's Apple ID after reset)
These are very different situations, so here's how to handle each one.
1. If It's a Screen Passcode Lock (You can reset it)
This is the easier case. You can erase the iPad and set it up as new.
Option A: Use Finder or iTunes (official method)
Step 1: Turn off the iPad
Step 2: Connect it to a computer
Step 3: Put it into Recovery Mode
For most iPads (no Home button): hold Top button + Volume button ? power off, then hold Top button while connecting
For older iPads (with Home button): hold Home button while connecting
Step 4: When prompted on your computer, choose Restore
Step 5: Wait for the process to finish
After that, the iPad will reset to factory settings.
Option B: Use Third-party Tool like TunesKit iPhone Unlocker
In addition to Apple's official method, you can also use a dedicated unlocking tool like TunesKit iPhone Unlocker to simplify the process.
TunesKit iPhone Unlocker is designed to remove screen locks from iOS devices, including 4-digit/6-digit passcodes, Face ID, and Touch ID. Once the lock is removed, the device can be set up as new.
TunesKit iPhone Unlocker can also remove Activation Lock from iPhone
without Apple Account password.
Step 1: Download and install TunesKit iPhone Unlocker on your computer and launch it.
Step 2: Connect your iPad using a USB cable.
Step 3: Select the
Unlock iOS Screen mode.
Step 4: Put your device into Recovery Mode or DFU Mode as instructed.
Step 5: Download the required firmware package.
Step 6: Click
Unlock to remove the screen passcode.
2. If It Shows "Activation Lock"
Option A: Contact the seller (best solution)
Ask them to remove the device from their account via:
iCloud ? Find My ? Remove device
Option B: Use Third-party Tool like TunesKit iPhone Unlocker (Apple Accoun No required)
TunesKit iPhone Unlocker can also remove
Activation Lock from iPhone without Apple Account password
.