I'm dealing with a tricky situation regarding my fiancée's iPad, which was a gift from her ex three years ago. Recently, she's been bombarded with password confirmation notifications. I wanted to create a new Apple ID for her as a Christmas surprise, complete with Procreate and Notability already purchased. However, I've discovered that I can't factory reset the device without her ex's Apple ID password. Contacting him is out of the question due to his abusive behavior, and I really don't want to bring him back into the picture. The 'Find My iPad' feature has been active for years, which proves it's not stolen, and the PIN has always been her birthday. Is there a way to resolve this issue without involving her ex?
4 Answers
Meanwhile, it's important to keep in mind that Find My iPad is a great safety feature. If it was your device, you’d likely want it to be secure too! But don't rely on someone else to crack it; that could lead to more issues down the line.
You can't remove the Apple ID without that proof of purchase. If you can, just buy her a new iPad—it's the easiest way out of this mess.
Unfortunately, if the iPad is activation locked to her ex's Apple ID, you're pretty much stuck unless he removes it or you have the original proof of purchase. It’s not safe to keep 'Find My iPad' enabled, especially with his history. Honestly, I'd suggest getting a new iPad to avoid any risk of him tracking her. It's not worth the headache!
I get your frustrations with Apple products! If her ex can track her through the iPad, it's definitely a major concern. On another note, if you're really dead set on not buying a new one, you might want to ask a friend who knows their way around tech to help you unlock it, but just know that could come with its own risks. Either way, good on you for wanting to protect her!
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