IPad activation lock

[davg]

I salvaged a IPad 4 from the e-waste recycle with a broken screen. It will take a charge and it is reset to factory default but when I try to set it up I get the Activation Lock screen and need to contact the owner for the apple id and password which would be highly impossible. What are the alternative other than returning it to the e-waste?? Since it has 64 gb of storage It would be a great fine to dedicate to running my OnSong app and music. I did scan this thread but unable to find any help so I though i'd make a new post. any help would be greatly appreciated. The obvious question is it stolen but no who would want to steel a 4 generation IPad with no apple support. Just trying to help the environment

[vinceroger69]

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Does something like this really work?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FjQRZuqIJeg

[davg]

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Tks vinceroger69
Looks complicated has anyone tried this with success?

[vinceroger69]

Re: IPad activation lock

Tks vinceroger69
Looks complicated has anyone tried this with success?

There are a few ipad 4 guides on youtube not sure if they work or not if it was a item i was given for free i would possibly try it as nothing too loose really, some one may know of a easier way though too remove the activation lock.

[davg]

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There are a few ipad 4 guides on youtube not sure if they work or not if it was a item i was given for free i would possibly try it as nothing too loose really, some one may know of a easier way though too remove the activation lock.

Tks. You are right of course however I was thinking more on the lines of a software fix but not possible I guess

[vinceroger69]

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Tks. You are right of course however I was thinking more on the lines of a software fix but not possible I guess

jail break maybe
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4nnX3sQDZDE

[davg]

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jail break maybe
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4nnX3sQDZDE

I did a jailbreak on my apple tv didn't know it was possible with ipad. I know Dr. fone don't work just take your money and run

[davg]

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The above statement re Dr fone maybe unfair since I only tried one of its features?? It will not remove the activation lock as advertised??

[mon2]

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There are assorted shops that will sell you a legit serial #. Somehow they have access to them. You will then need to apply this serial # onto BGA device that is holding this locked value. Then solder it back. Believe this will work but you need to have the tools and crafty skills for the above.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cbQlgrqTahQ

Send Ayman an email to ask your question and post your reply here for others as well.

[Maxpower3]

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Tks vinceroger69
Looks complicated has anyone tried this with success?

yes it work

model :A???? Wifi or 3G
more info is needed to help you.
which ipad model

buy serial number on ebay or others and
Mod serial and Mac adress with purple mode for bypass icloud

[davg]

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Thanks guys but the process is much to extensive and would probably cost more than the 4th generation iPad is worth. I will probably bite the bullet and return it to the e-waste

[davg]

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yes it work

model :A???? Wifi or 3G
more info is needed to help you.
which ipad model

buy serial number on ebay or others and
Mod serial and Mac adress with purple mode for bypass icloud

Model A1459 iPad Pro Wifi only.
So in that video just what is it that is being removed and do it have to be replaced? It appears it is being scraped off with a pair of tweezers and not needed afterwards?? Hope I am not asking to many silly questions.

[Maxpower3]

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Model A1459 iPad Pro Wifi only.
So in that video just what is it that is being removed and do it have to be replaced? It appears it is being scraped off with a pair of tweezers and not needed afterwards?? Hope I am not asking to many silly questions.

in the video, it is a 3G model, it removes a resistance to transform it into Wifi only.
This was enough before for icloud bypass. but no longer works.

In your case, you just need to change the serial number. either unsolder the nand and reprogram it or otherwise with a purple cable

[zomi]

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https://www.appletech752.com/downloads.html

have a look there

[davg]

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in the video, it is a 3G model, it removes a resistance to transform it into Wifi only.
This was enough before for icloud bypass. but no longer works.

In your case, you just need to change the serial number. either unsolder the nand and reprogram it or otherwise with a purple cable

So there is no magic trick to this?? Working with iPad repair is completely new so forgive me when I ask what is a purple cable and how does that work?

[petehall347]

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ring apple and explain your case . they are really helpful

[stj]

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if you give up - ebay it.
someone may need a new screen or shell.

[mmartell]

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Maybe checkraln ?

https://checkrain.org/

[lc24cxx]

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Hi, you can bypass it with many software paying 10$ but every time ipad will be restored icloud lock cames back.
If you are not lucky (as many) with apple customer services another option is to buy (on aliexp e..y ) new kit of serial number bluetooth and wifi mac address and change it with serial cable in purple mode with tools like magiccfg
since you have a ipad pro 1 is still not supported, so you have to desolder the nand and change those values reprogramming it.

[davg]

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another option is to buy (on aliexp e..y ) new kit of serial number bluetooth and wifi mac address and change it with serial cable in purple mode with tools like magiccfg
since you have a ipad pro 1 is still not supported, so you have to desolder the nand and change those values reprogramming it.[/QUOTE]

Where can I learn to do this. Does a 4th gen need desoldering