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Will Apple unlock a dead person's iPad?

“Please note that devices locked with a passcode are protected by passcode encryption, and Apple can't help remove the passcode lock without erasing the device.” As you can see, even Apple can't help you unlock an iPhone when someone dies.
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Will Apple unlock an iPad of a deceased person?

If you're a Legacy Contact for a family member or friend who passed away—and you have both the unique access key they created when they added you as a Legacy Contact and their death certificate—you can start a request right on your device* or on the Digital Legacy - Request Access page.
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How do I recover my iPad from a deceased person?

Take the iPad and the death certificate down to the Apple Store. They should be able to help you. Alternatively contact his email provider and reset his email password so you can access his email.
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Yes, super easy, barely an inconvenience.
  1. Put the iPad in Recovery Mode.
  2. Restore using iTunes.
  3. Restore data using backup.
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How do I unlock an Apple device when its owner dies?

5 Methods For Unlocking An iPhone When Someone Dies
  1. Go to iCloud.com.
  2. Select the Forgot Apple ID or password? Option.
  3. Use the iCloud email address to reset the iCloud password.
  4. Check your loved one's email for a link to reset the password.
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Can a deceased person's phone be unlocked?

You'll most likely be required to provide: A copy of a death certificate. A copy of the deceased person's ID or passport. A copy of a certificate of inheritance or other documentation from a court that proves sole heirship or names and addresses of all heirs and consent that you are entitled to act on their behalf.
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How to access your family members iPhone after death

Can Apple track a dead device?

If you're using iCloud.com/find, you can't see your device's location if it's powered off, the battery has run out, or more than 24 hours has passed since its last location was sent to Apple. Learn how you can still protect your information.
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How do I Find My lost iPad if its offline?

How to locate a device with Find My in iOS 13 and macOS Catalina
  1. Open the “Find My” app on an Apple device.
  2. Tap the “Devices” tab at the bottom.
  3. Look for your device on the list and map.
  4. Tap it and you can play a sound, mark it as lost, and erase.
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How much does Apple charge to unlock a disabled iPad?

So, many of us will still be wondering: Does Apple charge to unlock a disabled iPhone? The short, simple answer is no. You can do everything necessary to disable your iPhone by yourself. Let's find out how.
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How do I force my iPad to unlock?

If you can't remember your passcode when you try again, you need to use a computer to put your iPad in recovery mode. This process deletes your data and settings, including your passcode, giving you access to set up your iPad again. After you erase your iPad, you can restore your data and settings from backup.
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Can someone access a locked iPad?

Unless you know the passcode Apple id & password. So a lost/stolen iphones/ipads cannot be used. Anyone can erase your device by restoring it in iTunes.
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Can you factory reset a stolen iPad?

If your iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, Mac, or Apple Watch is lost or stolen, you can erase it in Find Devices on iCloud.com. To sign in to Find Devices, go to icloud.com/find.
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How many attempts do you get to unlock iPad?

There are five unsuccessful attempts to unlock your iPad with Face ID or Touch ID.
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Can you jailbreak a locked iPad?

No, jailbreaking an iPhone or iPad won't remove the Activation Lock, or we can say it is not enough to bypass Activation Lock. A jailbreak can only help you gain full access to Apple devices' operating system and features but not bypass Activation Lock.
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What are 3 ways to unlock a disabled iPad?

To unlock a disabled iPad if you forgot the password, you can restore it with Finder or iTunes. You can also unlock your iPad by doing a system restore using the Find My website or app. You'll need a recent iPad backup to get your data back after you restore and unlock it.
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Can iPad get permanently disabled?

If your iPad says it's disabled, you'll need to connect it to Finder or iTunes to restore it. Typing the wrong passcode too many times will disable your iPad temporarily or permanently. Once you connect your disabled iPad to Finder or iTunes, you'll have to erase and recover all of its data.
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Is there a free app to unlock disabled iPad?

ApowerUnlock works like a charm, and it allows you to unlock iPhone/iPad screen passcode in just a few minutes. ApowerUnlock is a reliable app, and it can unlock almost all the locked iOS devices without the necessary passcode.
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Can you track a stolen iPad?

Sign In to iCloud.com/find on the web browser or use the Find My app on another Apple device. To find your iPad, go to iCloud.com or open the Find My app and click on the Find iPhone button. Select the iPad to view its location on a map.
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Can an iPad be tracked with location off?

An iPad can be tracked, but only if you allow it using a feature called Location Services. This feature uses the iPad's built-in GPS, cellular or Wi-Fi connection to broadcast its whereabouts to Apple's servers and a variety of apps that need your geographic location to function conveniently or comprehensively.
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Can Apple track stolen iPad by serial number?

You cannot. There is no function or method to finding a device using the serial number for it. To Find the Device, you need to log in to the Apple ID it is using, and use the Find My app to track it.
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How do I reset my iPad without Apple ID?

If you want to factory reset your iPhone/iPad but don't remember the Apple ID and password and your 'Find My' is turned off, then you can unlock your iPhone/iPad using the iTunes app. Using iTunes on your computer, you can factory reset your iPhone/iPad without your Apple ID and password.
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What is the longest an iPad can be disabled for?

How long can an iPad be locked? Your iPad will be disabled for 1 minute after six failed password attempts in a row. The more time you enter the wrong passwords successively, the longer the iPad will be locked. And there is no time limit.
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What happens after 10 failed passcode attempts iPad?

If you enter the wrong passcode on your iPhone Lock Screen too many times, an alert lets you know that your iPhone is disabled. (Learn what to do if you see "[Device] unavailable" or "Security Lockout" on your iPhone or iPad.)
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