HT204053 What do you do when you get the message when trying to sign into iCloud.. The maximum number of free accounts have been activated on this ipad.. ? Not allowing me to sign in.

Can someone please tell me. When trying to sign into icloud. i get the message.. Cannot sign in . The maximum number of free accounts have been activated on this ipad. What do I do ? Hope someone can help.

Use one of the previous accounts that you activated in this iPad or use another iOS device to activate the new one.

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