How do i reset a used ipad given to me as a christmas gift. i am unable to finish activation becau se the previous owner's gmail account still shows

How do I reset a used ipad given to me as a gift? I am unable to finish activation because I have no previous owner's information?

Settings, general, erase all content and settings.
if the person has iOS7 on that device and it's activation locked then you'll need the apple ID of the previous owner to fully wipe it. So if you can't wipe it you'll need that previous owner to give you their apple ID or to unlock it for you.
If you can't contact them or if they can't unlock it, try to get your money back because without that info you can't fully erase that ipad, and it's unfortunately possible that the device they sold you wasn't theirs to sell.

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How do I add my apple id to a used iphone that I purchased and activated? it is still under the previous owner's id.

How do I add my apple id and erase the previous owner's id, when my phone has been activated and ready to use?

Unless you have the previous owners password you cannot remove the Apple ID. The previous owner did not correctly prepare that iPhone For sale and needs to remove all information. If the Activation Lock is not set by turning on Find My Phone in Settings, iCloud, you can go to Settings, General, Reset, Erase All Content and Settings to get rid of it. If Find My Phone is on, only the previous owner can clear it.

How can I reset a device that the previous owner refuses to unlock?

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I got an ipad mini and the previous owner will not remove ipad from his icloud.

My boyfriend bought an Ipad mini from his friend, who got it from someone else. After I reset the Mini and inputed my Itunes information, the previous owner was able to view my information. He called and texted me for a few days. I was wondering if there were anyway for me to remove my Mini from the previous owners icloud or account, so that he wont be able to view my account information.

If the iPad was totally erased before you got it, or if you erased it and set it up again, there is no way he can access any of your information on it. I don't see how he could access anything in your account on the iPad anyway, remotely that is.
Did you erase the device first in Settings>General>Reset>Erase all content and settings and then activate it again as a new device?

What should i do i buy a second hand iphone 4s but its lock to the previous owner in find my iphone pls help me i cant use my iphone for a year already

pls. help me about find my iphone lock. because i buy a second hand iphone 4s but still lock to the previous owner when i restore factory settings still searching for the previous owner of this phone still now i cant use this phone

Hello jimmy ii
The only option is to contact that person to have them remove Activation Lock from the iPhone. They can do it online and do not have to come to you. Check out the article below for more information.
Find My iPhone Activation Lock: Removing a device from a previous owner’s account
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS4515
Regards,
-Norm G.

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Hi,
You don't need to worry. They come with a new front and back cover, a brand new battery, and a full one year warranty, which includes 90 days of phone support. (And shipping was quick for us!)
We bought two last Summer and then one as a gift. They are great!
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i was given my ipad mini as a gift and i cant restore it dont know the previous owners information? how do i fix it? i have tried everything on this wesite , forumas and in i tunes. i have restored it wiped it an di cant get thru set up because of the previous persons email linked to it.

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http://support.apple.com/kb/HT5818
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http://www.everymac.com/systems/apple/ipad/ipad-troubleshooting-repair-faq/ipad- how-to-unlock-open-forgot-code-passcode-password-login.html
iOS: Device disabled after entering wrong passcode
http://support.apple.com/kb/ht1212
How can I unlock my iPad if I forgot the passcode?
http://tinyurl.com/7ndy8tb
How to Reset a Forgotten Password for an iOS Device
http://www.wikihow.com/Reset-a-Forgotten-Password-for-an-iOS-Device
Using iPhone/iPad Recovery Mode
http://ipod.about.com/od/iphonetroubleshooting/a/Iphone-Recovery-Mode.htm
Saw this solution on another post about an iPad in a school environment. Might work on your iPad so you won't lose everything.
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‘iPad is disabled’ fix without resetting using iTunes
Today I met my match with an iPad that had a passcode entered too many times, resulting in it displaying the message ‘iPad is disabled – Connect to iTunes’. This was a student iPad and since they use Notability for most of their work there was a chance that her files were not all backed up to the cloud. I really wanted to just re-activate the iPad instead of totally resetting it back to our default image.
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1. Configurator is useless in reactivating a locked iPad. You will only be able to completely reformat the iPad using Configurator. If that’s ok with you, go for it – otherwise don’t waste your time trying to figure it out.
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Try it and good luck. You have nothing more to lose if it doesn't work for you.
 Cheers, Tom

I am very confused. When I wanna to update my apps in app store, it shows the account which is my iPhone one is not my iPad one. how can I reset to my iPad account?

I am very confused. When I wanna to update my apps in app store, it shows the account which is my iPhone one is not my iPad one. how can I reset to my iPad account?

And I am very confused by your query. Your iTunes account is the same on all devices - unless of course you have multiple accounts to begin with.
If you do have another Apple ID that you use for the iPad purchases, you can sign out of the account that is on the iPad in Settings>Store.
Perhaps a few more details from you could clear up the confusion???

HT1212 How do I reset my sons Ipad, when its states that its Disabled and to connect to itunes, and when I do its states that its locked and I need to entre that password, but I cant because its DISABLED!

How do I reset my sons Ipad, when its states that it's disabled and to conect to itunes, and when I do i get a message thats that says I need to entre a password, but I cant as the Ipad is Disabled

Ive found the solution,
TillyLove13 wrote:
Sorry to hear, I am having the same issue myself, I entered a new passcode last night after i synced the new ios 7 cant rememeber my numbers all i remember is i used 2 and 3 and i got it to where i disabled my ipad. I used the connect to itunes as my restore but its not giving me any options thats helpfull it says restore and update im thinking maybe wipe my ipad and than put the new ios 7 in but nope seens mine was synced yesterday it only restores it back to previous locked position. im trying to get some way around it myself as soon as i find out ill make you aware. good luck. im sorry your probably just as flusterated as me

HT1212 How do I reset passcode when ipad is disabled

how do I reset passcode when Ipad is disabled

Restore, if iTunes will let you. Everything except the password will be restored. Connect via cable to the computer that you use for sync. Be forewarned that it takes a long time. From iTunes, select the iPad/iPod and then select the Summary tab. Follow directions for Restore and be sure to say "yes" to the backup. You will be warned that all data (apps, music, movies, etc.) will be erased but, as the Restore finishes, you will be asked if you wish the contents of the backup to be copied to the iPad/iPod. Again, say "yes."
At the end of the basic Restore, you will be asked if you wish to sync the iPad/iPod. As before, say "yes." Note that that sync selection will disappear and the Restore will end if you do not respond within a reasonable time. If that happens, only the apps that are part of the IOS will appear on your device. Corrective action is simple - choose manual "Sync" from the bottom right of iTunes.
If you're unable to do the Restore, go into Recovery Mode per the instructions here. Also, if you have IOS-7, read this.

How can I log into my new (used) Ipad if the previous owner has the only log in information? I purchased it through Glyde and have no information on the seller.

How can I activate my new (used) Ipad if the previous owner has the only log in information? I purchased it through Glyde and have no information on the seller.

What you've run into is the activation lock. Previous owners are supposed to wipe their devices, and to do that they have to enter their apple ID's. If yours wasn't wiped then it was a careless owner, or the dark side is that whomever sold it, it wasn't theirs to sell.
Regardless, what Deggie says is your only recourse. Get your money back or own an unusable brick.

HT4061 how do i reset password on iPad without total reset

how do i reset password on ipad without total reset?

You don't.
You will need to restore your iPad from the same computer that you most recently synced to.
Read this: http://support.apple.com/kb/ht1212
If you can't do the restore then you will need to try recovery mode.
Read this: http://support.apple.com/kb/ht1808

HT1430 I was given an ipad 2. How do I reconfigure it with my own settings, etc. and erase the previous owners informations?

I was given an ipad 2. How do I reconfigure it with my own settings, etc. and erase the previous owners informations?

But note, if the previous owner turned on Find My in iCloud and has not turned that off you will not be able to do anything with that iPad without the previous owner's Apple ID...there is an Activation Lock as part of iOS 7.0.4 that cannot be bypassed so you have to have that Apple ID and password if it has been turned on.

How do you change an used ipad to a new user with a new itunes account?

How do you cange a used ipad to a new user with a new itunes account?

plug your ipad to your computer, open your itunes, click on the ipad icon, at the first page there is an option to "restore" ipad to its factory settings, click it. Don't remove USB connection, wait until it finishes wiping the data and it should place a new window that asks you to register the ipad.
There you go, your iPad is sync with your itunes account under your name, its best to also use "Find my iPad" just in case it gets lost, you can track it from your computer. Very handy tool and its free!
But if you want the data that is in the iPad, back up it first and sync the content to your library before restoring it to its factory settings
Have a great day and enjoy your iPad

How do i reset a used ipad given to me as a christmas gift. i am unable to finish activation becau se the previous owner's gmail account still shows

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