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I just purchased a second hand iPad but I can't activate my account because I didn't realize that the iPad is currently linked to an old account.

I don't know where to contact the old owner. According to the activation help I need to contact the original owner to have them removed this device from their account.

Is there any other option to activate my account without contacting the original owner?

Hovsep A
2014-04-16 23:54:53
Removing a device from your Apple ID does not override the 90-day timer. You must wait 90 days from the day the device was first associated with your Apple ID before it can be associated with another Apple ID. http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4627
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