iPad screen shows "iPad Locked To Owner"? In this case, you need to enter your Apple ID and password. But what if you forgot your Apple account or purchased a used device? Unlocking an iPad that is locked to its owner typically involves removing the iCloud activation lock. This lock is a security feature designed to prevent unauthorized use of the device, which is very difficult for users to remove. Fortunately, here are the solutions you can follow to unlock an iPad that is locked to the owner.

• Part 1. What Does iPad Locked To Owner Mean?
• Part 2. How to Unlock iPad Locked To Owner Directly
• Part 3. How to Bypass iPad Locked To Owner
  • Way 1. Bypass iPad Locked To Owner at iCloud.com
  • Way 2. Remove iPad Locked To Owner via the Find My App
  • Way 3. Get Rid of iPad Locked To Owner by DNS
  • Way 4. Override iPad Locked To Owner via an iPad Activation Lock RemovalHOT
  • Way 5. Contact Apple Support to Bypass iPad Locked To Owner
• Part 4. FAQs about iPad Activation Lock
• Part 5. Conclusion

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Part 1. What Does iPad Locked To Owner Mean?

When an iPad is "Locked to Owner," it means that the device is protected by Apple's Activation Lock feature. This feature is part of the Find My iPhone service and is designed to prevent unauthorized use of the iPad in case it is lost or stolen. If you bought a used iPad and it still has the previous owner's iCloud account linked to it, you will see the "Locked to Owner" message. If you forget your Apple ID password and cannot reset it, your iPad may become inaccessible.

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Part 2. How to Unlock iPad Locked To Owner Directly

When "iPad Locked To Owner" appears on the device screen. This means that the Find My feature was previously enabled on this device, so the activation lock was automatically activated. If you know the Apple ID and password, you can enter them to unlock it. This is the easiest way.

Step 1. Tap Swipe up to open on the iPad Locked To Owner screen.

Step 2. Follow the on-screen instructions to set up your iPad.

Step 3. Enter the Apple ID and password.

Step 4. Tap Return to unlock your iPad.

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Part 3. How to Bypass iPad Locked To Owner

In addition to providing the Apple account and password directly to unlock your locked iPad, the following five methods can also help you bypass the iPad Locked To Owner.

Way 1. Bypass iPad Locked To Owner at iCloud.com

By accessing Find Devices at iCloud.com, you can view the devices associated with your Apple ID and then remove the iPad you want to unlock.

Step 1. Visit iCloud.com and go to Find My.

Step 2. Select All Devices and find the locked iPad, then click it.

Step 3. In the pop-up window, choose Remove from Account and click Remove.

Step 4. Enter the Apple ID password and click Remove Device.

Way 2. Remove iPad Locked To Owner via the Find My App

Using the Find My app will accomplish the same goal as the method above. If you have other Apple devices signed in with the same Apple ID, you can remove the iPad Locked To Owner in the Find My app.

Step 1. Open Find My app and select Devices.

Step 2. Scroll down to select Remove This Device and tap Remove.

Step 3. Enter your Apple ID password and tap Remove to unlock your iPad.

Way 3. Get Rid of iPad Locked To Owner by DNS

For those who are using an old version of iOS, bypassing iCloud via DNS is a viable option, but it's a bit complicated and not 100% successful. You can follow the steps below.

Step 1. On the iPad Locked To Owner screen, tap Swipe up to open.

Step 2. Follow the instructions to set up your iPad.

Step 3. When proceeding to the WiFi settings, tap the "i" icon next to WiFi.

Step 4. Tap Configure DNS and choose Manual > Add Server.

Step 5. Enter the DNS server IP according to your location.

• Asia: 104.155.28.90
• USA: 104.154.51.7
• Europe: 104.155.28.90
• South America: 35.199.88.219
• Australia and Oceania: 35.189.47.23
• Other: 78.100.17.60

Step 6. Tap Save in the upper right corner, then go back to Choose WiFi Network, and tap Done.

Step 7. Choose Set Up Manually and then tap Continue.

Step 8. Skip to set a passcode and tap Don't Transfer Apps & Data > Don't Have an Apple ID.

Step 9. Tap Set Up Later in Settings and choose Don't Use, then tap Agree > Continue.

Way 4. Override iPad Locked To Owner via an iPad Activation Lock Removal

If you don't know the Apple ID password and want a simple solution to quickly remove the iPad Locked To Owner, MagFone Activation Unlocker is the best option. It is a very powerful unlocking software that can unlock the iPad without the previous owner. Whether it's iPad or iPhone Locked To Owner, you can easily remove the iCloud activation lock on it with just a few simple operations. Here are the steps on how to use MagFone.

Step 1Connect Your iPad to PC

Launch MF after connecting your device to your computer. Click on Remove iCloud Activation Lock feature on the page and then click on the Start button to go to the next step.

Step 2Jailbreak iPad

Before removing the activation lock, you need to jailbreak the device according to the iPad system version. If you don't know how to jailbreak iPad, you can read the detailed guide below.

Step 3Start to Bypass iPad Locked To Owner

After completing the jailbreak of your device, verify the device information on the screen and then click on the Start to Remove button to unlock iPad Locked To Owner.

Way 5. Contact Apple Support to Bypass iPad Locked To Owner

None of the above methods work, you can seek help from Apple Support. If you have the purchase information for your iPad, you can go to the official website of Apple Support or Apple Store to seek help from technical experts.

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Part 4. FAQs about iPad Activation Lock

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Part 5. Conclusion

This article provides very comprehensive methods for unlocking the iPad Locked To Owner. If you remember the Apple ID password you can unlock the iPad quite easily, even if you bought a used device, you can quickly remove the activation lock on the iPad by using MagFone.