How to bypass Activation Lock on iPad mini without previous owner

Many people often buy a second-hand iPhone or iPad and get stuck in a situation like this. And most of the users don’t realize that their device might still be linked with the previous owner’s iCloud account. What’s unfortunate is that removing an iCloud account without a password is almost impossible.

So, the question arises on how to remove Find my iPhone Activation Lock without previous owner. The users who are not in touch with the previous owner of the iPhone/iPad should refer to this guide for help.

How to bypass Activation Lock on iPad mini without previous owner

Instead of making our readers wonder how to remove Find my iPad/iPhone Activation Lock without Apple ID or previous owner, we introduce you to UltFone Activation Unlocker. It is a professional iCloud activation lock bypass tool that can remove activation lock on iPhone/iPad/iPod touch even when you don’t forgot Apple ID or password. .

Just download the application on your Windows or Mac and follow the step below to remove activation lock without previous owner.

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  • Step 1 Launch UltFone Activation Unlocker and connect your iPhone or iPad with the computer. The software will notify you of what will happen if you go through the process. If you agree, click on the Start button to proceed with the Activation Unlocker.

    How to bypass Activation Lock on iPad mini without previous owner
  • Step 2 Read the agreement, tick the box, and click on the Next button. The software will recognize your device automatically and start to download a jailbreak tool. Make sure that your device is connected during the process.

    How to bypass Activation Lock on iPad mini without previous owner
  • Step 3 When the download finishes, you will see the “Start Jailbreak” option on the screen. Follow the instructions provided to jailbreak your device. Once the jailbreak is complete, hit the Next button to move forward.

    How to bypass Activation Lock on iPad mini without previous owner
  • Step 4 The program will detect your device information and ask you to confirm the information. Verify the information carefully and only then hit the “Start Remove” button to initiate the removal process.

    How to bypass Activation Lock on iPad mini without previous owner
  • Step 5 The process of iCloud Activation removal will start right away. It will only take a while, and you will see a notification that the lock has been removed successfully.

    How to bypass Activation Lock on iPad mini without previous owner

Before you try the app, you must know after using UltFone Activation Unlocker, your device will be Jailbroken. After iCloud activation lock removal, you will be able to use all functions of the device except for phone calls and cellular data. However, you can sign in a new Apple ID through App Store to download apps via Wi-Fi.

And now, you have removed the iCloud Activation lock and access your device. Once you’ve used UltFone to get rid of the activation lock, make sure that you don’t factory reset your device or flash firmware; otherwise, the device will get locked again but you can still use UltFone Activation Unlock to unlock it.

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Remove Activation Lock Questions

Yes, you can use the device normally and sign in a new Apple ID through App Store to download apps via Wi-Fi. However, some features won’t be accessible after the bypass, which includes phone calls, cellular, and iCloud of your new Apple ID from Settings.

Over the web, you might come across a lot of articles and guides that will tell you how to remove activation lock without previous owner by jailbreaking. Be wary of such articles, guides, and people. Bypassing the iCloud Activation Lock is not a feature that will be accessible with jailbreak. It only allows you to customize various functionalities of your iDevice, excluding the Find My iPhone feature.

That’s why you need professional tools like UltFone Activation Unlocker to perform the task. Of course, jailbreaking will make the task easier for the tool to remove the activation lock.

If you turned on Find My [device], activation lock will be activated. It' s a good feature to find lost iDevice after turning on Find My but if you erase your device without entering Apple ID and password to turn off this feature, you will meet activation lock when setting up.

UltFone Activation Locker has a wide support for devices and iOS versions. The device support includes iPhone 5S, iPhone 6/6Plus/6S/SE/6S Plus, iPhone 7/7 Plus, iPhone 8/8 Plus, and iPhone X.

The iPad device support includes devices-

  • iPad: 5th Generation iPad (2017), 6th Generation iPad (2018), 7th Generation iPad (2019)
  • iPad mini: iPad mini 2 (2013), iPad mini 3 (2014), iPad mini 4 (2015)
  • iPad Air: iPad Air (2013), iPad Air 2 (2014)
  • iPad Pro: 12.9-inch 1st Generation iPad Pro (2015), 12.9-inch 2nd Generation iPad Pro (2017), 9.7-inch iPad Pro (2016), 10.5-inch iPad Pro (2017)

It also supports iPod Touch 6 and 7. And as for iOS versions, UltFone can easily bypass activation lock in iOS 12.3 to iOS 14.2.

We hope that now you know the ideal way on how to remove iPhone/iPad activation lock without previous owner. Using expert tools like UltFone Activation Unlocker is way better than relying on any random software available on the internet. The software is easy to use, and there is a complete guide available to ensure you don’t get stuck in the middle of the process. Help your friends and family members who are facing a similar situation and don’t see a way out.

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We sometimes have to bypass the activation lock on an iPhone or iPad to use the device. For example, you find the activation lock is still on when you purchased a second-hand iPhone/iPad online. Or you are activating a deceased loved one's iPhone or iPad after restoring it with iTunes. In such cases, you will see a screen with the text "Activation Lock" or "iPhone Locked to Owner." You need to get pass the screen if you want to use the iPhone or iPad.

Read the content below and find the solution to bypass the activation lock without the previous owner.

Part 1. Bypass Activation Lock Without Previous Owner via Activation Lock Removal Tools

There is a way to bypass the activation lock for the two mentioned conditions. No matter it is a second-hand iPhone/iPad or a decreased one's iPhone/iPad, you can always use an activation lock removal tool to bypass the screen without the previous owner.

EaseUS MobiUnlock is one reliable and effective tool that bypasses activation lock on supported devices easily. With it, you can skip this activation lock screen and activate an iPhone or iPad successfully, even without an Apple ID password or device passcode. And the tool can also give you a hand on other issues you may have with your iPhone or iPad. For instance, your friend messes up your iPhone password without remembering it. Or you forgot Screen Time password and can't remember it. EaseUS MobiUnlock can help you resolve these trouble and get everything back to normal.

Features EaseUS MobiUnlock:

  • Unlock the iPhone screen with a forgotten password;
  • Delete Apple ID from iPhone without password;
  • Bypass activation lock on specified iOS models and versions;
  • Disable screen time without a password
  • Turn off encryption on iPhone
  • Find saved passwords on an iOS device 
  • Remove SIM Lock

Step 1. Launch EaseUS MobiUnlock on your computer and connect your iPhone or iPad to the PC. Click "Bypass Activation Lock." Check out the "Term of Use" and click "I Agree" to proceed if you agree with all content.

Remove Activation Lock - Step 1

Step 2. Click "Start" to move to the next step - jailbreack your iPhone or iPad. Click "Jailbreak Tutorial" to see how to jailbreak your Apple device. If you already jailbroke your device, click "Jailbreak Completed" to proceed.

Remove Activation Lock - Step 2

Step 3. Click "Bypass Now," and EaseUS MobiUnlock will start removing Activation Lock from your iPhone or iPad.Remove Activation Lock - Step 3

Step 4. Wait for the process to complete. After the process, click "OK" to confirm, and you can set up your iPhone or iPad without obstacles. 

Remove Activation Lock - Step 4

If you have the device password of the iPhone or iPad, you can fix the issue using the "Unlock Apple ID" feature, which works on almost all popular models of iPhone and iPad.

Part 2. Bypass Activation Lock Without Previous Owner via Apple Support

Apple support is the second option you can rely on to bypass the activation lock without the previous owner. If you can prove that you are the legitimate owner of the second-hand iPhone or have the requested legal document to access the decedent's Apple ID account. 

If you have the purchase record to show you are the current owner of the iPhone, contact Apple support from here.

If you are trying to access the Apple ID account of a deceased family member, click here for more information.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1. Can I delete Apple ID from an iPhone without the previous owner?

If you own the iPhone, you can use EaseUS MobiUnlock's Unlock Apple ID to help you remove the Apple ID from the iPhone. But you need to know the device passcode to set up the iPhone.

2. Can the previous owner help me remove the activation lock page on the iPad?

Yes, you can ask the previous owner to provide you with the device passcode, which can be used to get pass the Activation Lock page. You can also ask the previous owner to remove the device from the Apple ID.

3. Can Apple Support unlock a locked iPhone without data loss?

No. If you can provide purchase proof, you can contact Apple Support to remove the device passcode. But this will erase data on the iPhone. 

Conclusion

The two ways demonstrated in the article are to bypass activation without the previous owner. If you can get in touch with the previous owner, you can contact them for help. You can ask them to remove the device from the previous owner's account to eliminate the activation lock. You can refer to the third method we introduce in the guide - How to Bypass Activation Lock on iPad.

If you want to fix other issues, you can browse more related tutorials here.