I bought an iPad from eBay, but when I tried to set it up, I found that it's stuck on a page saying it has Remote Management set by a county school district. I read that only the original owner can remove this management, which seems to be the school district in this case. I reached out to the seller, who offered to help me remove it using a specific program on my computer, but I'm really uncertain if that's a good idea or if it sounds sketchy. I'm not tech-savvy at all, so I'm worried I might fall for a scam or end up with a useless device. Should I trust what they're saying or look to return it?
3 Answers
Honestly, I think your best option is to return the iPad. If it's stuck in Remote Management, you don’t want to deal with the hassle of trying to bypass it, especially if you're not comfortable with tech. Plus, if the seller had no idea it was locked, it really does raise some red flags about how they got it in the first place. Just get a refund and look for a simpler solution elsewhere!
I get why you’d be nervous. Tech removal tools can be hit or miss, and since they’re asking you to use a paid program, it’s really hard to tell if it’s legit. If you don't have the knowledge to handle it, returning the iPad might be the best route. A locked iPad can be a real hassle, and you don’t want to end up with a device you can’t use. Good luck!
You really don’t have much to lose. If the seller can remove the remote management quickly, great, but there's still a chance it could get locked again later. If it feels sketchy to you, definitely return it for something that’s guaranteed to work. There are safer options out there like certified refurbished iPads that don’t come with those issues. Better to be safe than sorry!
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