Tried to update to ios7, phone was restored and now wont activate?

tried to update to ios7, phone was restored and now wont activate?

You have run into Activation Lock, a security feature of iOS 7 designed to prevent activation of lost and stolen iPads. there is no way around Activation Lock. You need to know the Apple ID and password used to set up the iPad originally.
What do you mean when you say the original Apple ID is disabled?

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http://support.apple.com/kb/PH13695
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Try and force iPad into Recovery Mode:
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2. Connect USB cable to computer; leave the other end alone
3. Press and hold the Home button down and connect the docking end of cable to iPad
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http://ipad.about.com/od/iPad_Troubleshooting/ss/What-To-Do-When-Your-Ipad-Wo-No t-Turn-On.htm
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http://support.apple.com/kb/TS3281
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http://ipadacademy.com/2010/11/ipad-frozen-how-to-force-quit-an-app-reset-or-res tart-your-ipad
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http://support.apple.com/kb/TS3274
iOS: Resolving update and restore alert messages
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS1275
iPad: Unable to update or restore
http://support.apple.com/kb/ht4097
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Try:
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- Also try DFU mode after try recovery mode
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