iCloud Locked iPad

[sparker781]

So I have the opportunity to purchase an iPad that is iCloud locked by the previous owner. I've read that I can restore the device to factory settings thus allowing me to use the iPad. Is this true? If not I won't bother since I thought that if the device was iCloud locked its of no use to anyone else.

Thanks

 

[bbrks]

Stay away from it, if you don't know his ID and password, you can forget it. All you will get is a brick.

 

[aristobrat]

You can restore the device to factory settings, but then when you go to run it though the Setup Assistant, part of that process will check in with Apple's servers.

If Apple's servers still denotes the iPad as being iCloud-locked, then the iPad will prompt you to enter the owners AppleID email and password.

If you cannot provide that information, the iPad will not proceed past that screen.

 

[sparker781]

Thanks that's what I thought. I was reading some sites that said you can bypass the iCloud lock but I didn't think it was true.

I appreciate it. I want an iPad mini. Got any places I can get them cheap? I know that's a near impossible request since anything Apple is expensive
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You can restore the device to factory settings, but when you go to run it though the Setup Assistant, part of that process checks in with Apple's servers. If the server still denotes the iPad as being iCloud-locked, then you will be prompted to enter the owners AppleID email and password. If you cannot do that, you're stuck on that screen and will never be able to use the iPad.

Thanks for the information. I won't bother and tell them forget it

 

[T'hain Esh Kelch]

Then you've read wrong. You'd be buying a brick, from someone likely selling stolen goods.

 

[sparker781]

Thanks alot all for the help. I'll make sure i stay away from it

 

[BrettApple]

Try Swappa.com. I've bought and sold on there for years. Never a problem.

 

[Ries]

Some sellers lock the devices until "payment cleared"/"proof that you got it". Then remove the lock remotely, by removing the device from their accounts.

He is either one of them or one who is selling a stolen device.

 

[masotime]

I appreciate it. I want an iPad mini. Got any places I can get them cheap? I know that's a near impossible request since anything Apple is expensive

Best Buy is offering the 128gb iPad mini 3 wifi for $300.

http://slickdeals.net/f/8498407-128...cess-429-99-for-mini-3-128gb-cellular-version

There's a "Best Buy Elite" requirement though.

 

[Night Spring]

Some sellers lock the devices until "payment cleared"/"proof that you got it". Then remove the lock remotely, by removing the device from their accounts.

That seems like a good idea, until you start thinking about what would happen if the buyer refuses to pay up, and refuses to return the device? The seller is still out a device with no money. The buyer has a doorstop or a bunch of scrap glass and metal for free.