: The most reliable way is to sign in with the original Apple ID and password. If you forgot them, use the Apple ID recovery tool to reset your password.

and a to send a specific exploit to the iPad's processor while it is in Pwned DFU mode. How to remove Activation Lock - Apple Support

: If you purchased the device second-hand, ask the previous owner to sign in to iCloud Find Devices , select the iPad, and choose Remove from Account .

Bypassing an iCloud activation lock on an iPad mini 1 Go to product viewer dialog for this item.

Before attempting technical bypasses, try these official solutions, which are permanent and safe:

Activation Lock is a security feature that links a device to an Apple ID through Apple’s servers. On older devices like the iPad mini 1

running iOS 9.3.5 is a technical challenge due to its aging A5 processor. Because this hardware is no longer supported by modern software-only exploits like , most effective methods now require external hardware. Understanding the iPad mini 1 & iOS 9.3.5 Lock

(A5 chip), software-only tools often fail. Technical communities generally use one of two main hardware-based methods: This is a popular DIY approach that uses an Arduino Uno Go to product viewer dialog for this item.