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Posted: 11/28/2014 10:15:14 PM EDT
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I found a ipad and called the name and number on the back. No response. It is locks so I cant get into it or factory reset it. I will give this woman another few days and then I am going to chuck it. People nowadays If I lost it and the person that found it called saying they found it I would be grateful. Unless it hooks to a wifi or cell they cannot find my iPhone. You can DFU mode it to restore it then hook it to your wifi but you may get a visit from cops. |
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Posted: 11/28/2014 10:18:50 PM EDT
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Quoted: I found a ipad and called the name and number on the back. No response. It is locks so I cant get into it or factory reset it. I will give this woman another few days and then I am going to chuck it. People nowadays If I lost it and the person that found it called saying they found it I would be grateful. |
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Posted: 11/28/2014 10:21:12 PM EDT
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Why not turn it over to the cops? I found a cel phone someone dropped and did that Quote HistoryQuoted:
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I found a ipad and called the name and number on the back. No response. It is locks so I cant get into it or factory reset it. I will give this woman another few days and then I am going to chuck it. People nowadays If I lost it and the person that found it called saying they found it I would be grateful. I've also turned them in at Apple stores. |
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Posted: 11/28/2014 10:22:39 PM EDT
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Found an iPhone in a buggy in the parking lot at WalMart. Walked back into the store to drop it off at Customer Service, thinking the owner might realize where they lost it and return asking. The way the young CS girl's eyes lit up when she saw the phone, I doubt it made it back to the rightful owner.
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Posted: 11/28/2014 10:26:49 PM EDT
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I've also turned them in at Apple stores. +1 |
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Posted: 11/28/2014 10:27:01 PM EDT
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Hold onto it for a few weeks. It's not like it's taking up space. I'm sure one of the iWizards here knows how to get into it. Maybe another way to find the owner inside, like email or Facebook.
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Posted: 11/28/2014 10:30:41 PM EDT
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I found a ipad and called the name and number on the back. No response. It is locks so I cant get into it or factory reset it. I will give this woman another few days and then I am going to chuck it. People nowadays If I lost it and the person that found it called saying they found it I would be grateful. Turn it into the Apple Store. They will get it to her. |
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Posted: 11/28/2014 10:31:43 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Why not turn it over to the cops? I found a cel phone someone dropped and did that Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: I found a ipad and called the name and number on the back. No response. It is locks so I cant get into it or factory reset it. I will give this woman another few days and then I am going to chuck it. People nowadays If I lost it and the person that found it called saying they found it I would be grateful. |
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Posted: 11/28/2014 10:33:49 PM EDT
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Turn it into the Apple Store. They will get it to her. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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I found a ipad and called the name and number on the back. No response. It is locks so I cant get into it or factory reset it. I will give this woman another few days and then I am going to chuck it. People nowadays If I lost it and the person that found it called saying they found it I would be grateful. Turn it into the Apple Store. They will get it to her. thanks I dont want to get into it, unless there are some good pics on there, but I have no need for a ipad I am a android guy!!!! |
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Posted: 11/28/2014 10:40:03 PM EDT
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At least get into it so you can troll their Facebook page before giving it back.
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Posted: 11/28/2014 10:42:11 PM EDT
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If it's locked with their iCloud account then there is no way you can wipe it, even if you did get past the lock screen.
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Posted: 11/28/2014 10:51:48 PM EDT
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It's a holiday weekend and many people are gone visiting family. Don't be surprised you didn't get a call back yet. Give it until Monday or Tuesday before you do anything.
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Posted: 11/28/2014 10:58:56 PM EDT
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Give to the PoPo. That's what I would do if I couldn't contact the owner.
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Posted: 11/29/2014 12:08:24 AM EDT
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If it's locked with their iCloud account then there is no way you can wipe it, even if you did get past the lock screen. I'm not sure what you mean here. If the ipad is locked and you fail 6 times it will force a reset. You have to plug it into iTunes to do it. You should also be able to put it into recovery mode and connect it to a computer connect it to itunes and restore it if it has other issues. |
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Posted: 11/29/2014 12:09:33 AM EDT
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I found a ipad and called the name and number on the back. No response. It is locks so I cant get into it or factory reset it. I will give this woman another few days and then I am going to chuck it. People nowadays If I lost it and the person that found it called saying they found it I would be grateful. As in throw it away? |
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Posted: 11/29/2014 12:10:32 AM EDT
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take it to an apple store
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Posted: 11/29/2014 12:13:30 AM EDT
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Found an iPhone in a buggy in the parking lot at WalMart. Walked back into the store to drop it off at Customer Service, thinking the owner might realize where they lost it and return asking. The way the young CS girl's eyes lit up when she saw the phone, I doubt it made it back to the rightful owner. This is why I don't turn shit into any stores/info desks/lost and founds. Track the person down yourself or drop it at the cops. have returned three wallets in person. |
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Posted: 11/29/2014 12:14:20 AM EDT
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I'm not sure what you mean here. If the ipad is locked and you fail 6 times it will force a reset. You have to plug it into iTunes to do it. You should also be able to put it into recovery mode and connect it to a computer connect it to itunes and restore it if it has other issues. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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If it's locked with their iCloud account then there is no way you can wipe it, even if you did get past the lock screen. I'm not sure what you mean here. If the ipad is locked and you fail 6 times it will force a reset. You have to plug it into iTunes to do it. You should also be able to put it into recovery mode and connect it to a computer connect it to itunes and restore it if it has other issues. There's the lock screen which is typically a PIN pass. Then there's the iCloud log in which is their Apple ID and password. If you do multiple wrong PINs it can wipe the device (if they have that option enabled). Even if you get past the PIN lock, you can't restore to factory settings without disabling the iCloud lock. Putting it into recovery accomplishes nothing because it still needs the iCloud password to allow it to be wiped or restored, that requires talking to the Apple servers. |
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Posted: 11/29/2014 12:45:31 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: At least get into it so you can troll their Facebook page before giving it back. Posted Via AR15.Com Mobile |
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Posted: 11/29/2014 12:48:17 AM EDT
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I found a ipad and called the name and number on the back. No response. It is locks so I cant get into it or factory reset it. I will give this woman another few days and then I am going to chuck it. People nowadays If I lost it and the person that found it called saying they found it I would be grateful. You can factory reset it without password. |
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Posted: 11/29/2014 1:01:38 AM EDT
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I found a ipad and called the name and number on the back. No response. It is locks so I cant get into it or factory reset it. I will give this woman another few days and then I am going to chuck it. People nowadays If I lost it and the person that found it called saying they found it I would be grateful. Ok, if you are going to do chuck it, do it with style. Go to a public place, mall, store, parking lot, etc. Pretend you are fighting with someone on it, and then take it and smash it on the ground. Pretty dramatic. |
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Posted: 11/29/2014 1:02:08 AM EDT
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There's the lock screen which is typically a PIN pass. Then there's the iCloud log in which is their Apple ID and password. If you do multiple wrong PINs it can wipe the device (if they have that option enabled). Even if you get past the PIN lock, you can't restore to factory settings without disabling the iCloud lock. Putting it into recovery accomplishes nothing because it still needs the iCloud password to allow it to be wiped or restored, that requires talking to the Apple servers. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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If it's locked with their iCloud account then there is no way you can wipe it, even if you did get past the lock screen. I'm not sure what you mean here. If the ipad is locked and you fail 6 times it will force a reset. You have to plug it into iTunes to do it. You should also be able to put it into recovery mode and connect it to a computer connect it to itunes and restore it if it has other issues. There's the lock screen which is typically a PIN pass. Then there's the iCloud log in which is their Apple ID and password. If you do multiple wrong PINs it can wipe the device (if they have that option enabled). Even if you get past the PIN lock, you can't restore to factory settings without disabling the iCloud lock. Putting it into recovery accomplishes nothing because it still needs the iCloud password to allow it to be wiped or restored, that requires talking to the Apple servers. Hmm, learn something new here. I didn't know they added activation lock that even works after a DFU reset. I guess I haven't had to reset an idevice that wasn't my own in a long time |
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Posted: 11/29/2014 1:04:26 AM EDT
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Hmm, learn something new here. I didn't know they added activation lock that even works after a DFU reset. I guess I haven't had to reset an idevice that wasn't my own in a long time Quote HistoryQuoted:
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If it's locked with their iCloud account then there is no way you can wipe it, even if you did get past the lock screen. I'm not sure what you mean here. If the ipad is locked and you fail 6 times it will force a reset. You have to plug it into iTunes to do it. You should also be able to put it into recovery mode and connect it to a computer connect it to itunes and restore it if it has other issues. There's the lock screen which is typically a PIN pass. Then there's the iCloud log in which is their Apple ID and password. If you do multiple wrong PINs it can wipe the device (if they have that option enabled). Even if you get past the PIN lock, you can't restore to factory settings without disabling the iCloud lock. Putting it into recovery accomplishes nothing because it still needs the iCloud password to allow it to be wiped or restored, that requires talking to the Apple servers. Hmm, learn something new here. I didn't know they added activation lock that even works after a DFU reset. I guess I haven't had to reset an idevice that wasn't my own in a long time I think it was added in iOS 7. |
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Posted: 11/29/2014 1:05:07 AM EDT
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found "an" Ipad
"English, motherfucker, do you speak it?" |
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Posted: 11/29/2014 1:08:55 AM EDT
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I found a smart phone in the middle of a cross walk one night. The person's husband called it the next day, and explained his wife was on a business trip and was no longer in town. I mailed it back to them the next day.
Just turn it in to the Apple store. I'm sure they would like to have it back. |
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Posted: 11/29/2014 1:10:04 AM EDT
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If it's locked with their iCloud account then there is no way you can wipe it, even if you did get past the lock screen. 
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Posted: 11/29/2014 1:13:35 AM EDT
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You have their phone number? It's Thanksgiving weekend. Give them a chance to get back home. I know if I lost my Ipad, I would be really upset! You have a chance to really make somebody's day, even if you can't do it today. Seriously, you are going to blow them out of the water by returning it to them!
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Posted: 11/29/2014 1:34:57 AM EDT
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If it's locked with their iCloud account then there is no way you can wipe it, even if you did get past the lock screen. I've seen plenty of people claim they can, they've all turned out to be scams of one flavor or another. Apple knows iPad (X) is associated with Apple ID (Y), as soon as iPad (X) tries to phone home it will be locked again, even if you managed to get into it. The only fix would be to make Apple think iPad (X) isn't iPad (X). If you could disassociate the iPad from the Apple ID that would work as well, but that requires the Apple ID PW, if you can obtain that then yeah you can wipe it. |
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Posted: 11/29/2014 1:40:13 AM EDT
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Fix it with a .30 caliber wrench.
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Posted: 11/29/2014 1:41:45 AM EDT
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You have their phone number? It's Thanksgiving weekend. Give them a chance to get back home. I know if I lost my Ipad, I would be really upset! You have a chance to really make somebody's day, even if you can't do it today. Seriously, you are going to blow them out of the water by returning it to them! Pretty much this. I was real happy when a police officer called me and told me he had my stolen ipad in his hands and offered to meet me and return it to me when I got off work. Somebody owns it and that somebody will remember you for the rest of their life for returning it to them. I certainly won't forget it. |
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Posted: 11/29/2014 1:42:55 AM EDT
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I've seen plenty of people claim they can, they've all turned out to be scams of one flavor or another. Apple knows iPad (X) is associated with Apple ID (Y), as soon as iPad (X) tries to phone home it will be locked again, even if you managed to get into it. The only fix would be to make Apple think iPad (X) isn't iPad (X). If you could disassociate the iPad from the Apple ID that would work as well, but that requires the Apple ID PW, if you can obtain that then yeah you can wipe it. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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If it's locked with their iCloud account then there is no way you can wipe it, even if you did get past the lock screen. I've seen plenty of people claim they can, they've all turned out to be scams of one flavor or another. Apple knows iPad (X) is associated with Apple ID (Y), as soon as iPad (X) tries to phone home it will be locked again, even if you managed to get into it. The only fix would be to make Apple think iPad (X) isn't iPad (X). If you could disassociate the iPad from the Apple ID that would work as well, but that requires the Apple ID PW, if you can obtain that then yeah you can wipe it. Not quite. |
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Posted: 11/29/2014 1:48:15 AM EDT
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If it's locked with their iCloud account then there is no way you can wipe it, even if you did get past the lock screen. I've seen plenty of people claim they can, they've all turned out to be scams of one flavor or another. Apple knows iPad (X) is associated with Apple ID (Y), as soon as iPad (X) tries to phone home it will be locked again, even if you managed to get into it. The only fix would be to make Apple think iPad (X) isn't iPad (X). If you could disassociate the iPad from the Apple ID that would work as well, but that requires the Apple ID PW, if you can obtain that then yeah you can wipe it. Not quite. I'd love to know why, PM if it's not fit for general issue. |
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Posted: 11/29/2014 1:55:04 AM EDT
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I'd love to know why, PM if it's not fit for general issue. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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If it's locked with their iCloud account then there is no way you can wipe it, even if you did get past the lock screen. I've seen plenty of people claim they can, they've all turned out to be scams of one flavor or another. Apple knows iPad (X) is associated with Apple ID (Y), as soon as iPad (X) tries to phone home it will be locked again, even if you managed to get into it. The only fix would be to make Apple think iPad (X) isn't iPad (X). If you could disassociate the iPad from the Apple ID that would work as well, but that requires the Apple ID PW, if you can obtain that then yeah you can wipe it. Not quite. I'd love to know why, PM if it's not fit for general issue. It's out there. It's not a scam. iCloud lock for wipe was defeated early this year. No, I'm not talking about the bullshit 3rd party software downloads or the iOS 5\6 iTunes hacks, either. |
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Posted: 11/29/2014 2:00:16 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I've seen plenty of people claim they can, they've all turned out to be scams of one flavor or another. Apple knows iPad (X) is associated with Apple ID (Y), as soon as iPad (X) tries to phone home it will be locked again, even if you managed to get into it. The only fix would be to make Apple think iPad (X) isn't iPad (X). If you could disassociate the iPad from the Apple ID that would work as well, but that requires the Apple ID PW, if you can obtain that then yeah you can wipe it. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Quoted: If it's locked with their iCloud account then there is no way you can wipe it, even if you did get past the lock screen. I've seen plenty of people claim they can, they've all turned out to be scams of one flavor or another. Apple knows iPad (X) is associated with Apple ID (Y), as soon as iPad (X) tries to phone home it will be locked again, even if you managed to get into it. The only fix would be to make Apple think iPad (X) isn't iPad (X). If you could disassociate the iPad from the Apple ID that would work as well, but that requires the Apple ID PW, if you can obtain that then yeah you can wipe it. Without the appleID and password there is no way around the activation lock. You can wipe the iPad but it will still require authentication after the restore.
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Posted: 11/29/2014 2:02:30 AM EDT
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It's out there. It's not a scam. iCloud lock for wipe was defeated early this year. No, I'm not talking about the bullshit 3rd party software downloads or the iOS 5\6 iTunes hacks, either. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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I've seen plenty of people claim they can, they've all turned out to be scams of one flavor or another. Apple knows iPad (X) is associated with Apple ID (Y), as soon as iPad (X) tries to phone home it will be locked again, even if you managed to get into it. The only fix would be to make Apple think iPad (X) isn't iPad (X). If you could disassociate the iPad from the Apple ID that would work as well, but that requires the Apple ID PW, if you can obtain that then yeah you can wipe it. Not quite. I'd love to know why, PM if it's not fit for general issue. It's out there. It's not a scam. iCloud lock for wipe was defeated early this year. No, I'm not talking about the bullshit 3rd party software downloads or the iOS 5\6 iTunes hacks, either. I know how it was done on iOS 7 but they fixed that exploit in 8, unless there's something new since September. |
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Posted: 11/29/2014 2:04:09 AM EDT
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Slightly more complicated then that. But close. Without the appleID and password there is no way around the activation lock. You can wipe the iPad but it will still require authentication after the restore. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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If it's locked with their iCloud account then there is no way you can wipe it, even if you did get past the lock screen. I've seen plenty of people claim they can, they've all turned out to be scams of one flavor or another. Apple knows iPad (X) is associated with Apple ID (Y), as soon as iPad (X) tries to phone home it will be locked again, even if you managed to get into it. The only fix would be to make Apple think iPad (X) isn't iPad (X). If you could disassociate the iPad from the Apple ID that would work as well, but that requires the Apple ID PW, if you can obtain that then yeah you can wipe it. Without the appleID and password there is no way around the activation lock. You can wipe the iPad but it will still require authentication after the restore. Yeah I'm clumsily explaining it, multitasking at the moment, you know what I meant though. You can wipe content and settings but it's still locked. |
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Posted: 11/29/2014 2:06:21 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I know how it was done on iOS 7 but they fixed that exploit in 8, unless there's something new since September. Quote HistoryQuoted: Snip I know how it was done on iOS 7 but they fixed that exploit in 8, unless there's something new since September. |
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Posted: 11/29/2014 2:08:31 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Yeah I'm clumsily explaining it, multitasking at the moment, you know what I meant though. You can wipe content and settings but it's still locked. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Quoted: Quoted: Snip Yeah I'm clumsily explaining it, multitasking at the moment, you know what I meant though. You can wipe content and settings but it's still locked. |
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Posted: 11/29/2014 2:12:00 AM EDT
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Don't throw it away! Turn it into a apple store, if you don't have one near buy send it to a arfcom member. Who does If it was my ipad I would want it back.
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Posted: 11/29/2014 2:12:19 AM EDT
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Turn in to Apple store.
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Posted: 11/29/2014 11:41:21 AM EDT
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At least get into it so you can troll their Facebook page before giving it back. Posted Via AR15.Com Mobile Cover it, and the owner, with gasoline. Light match. Drop it on them. Post pics to GD. |
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Posted: 11/29/2014 12:34:47 PM EDT
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It's been fixed in multiple places. That exploit was more a work around "spoof" that still rendered the device useless Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Snip I know how it was done on iOS 7 but they fixed that exploit in 8, unless there's something new since September. I wish I could get mine to work with the router here at work. I see's it and I plug in the password but it still will not connect. Has the latest software update and still no joy. The only way I can use it here is to tether it from my phone but that eats up my data plan pretty quick. |
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Posted: 11/29/2014 12:37:50 PM EDT
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I will give this woman another few days and then I am going to chuck it. . Or turn it into police as found property |
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Posted: 11/29/2014 12:42:37 PM EDT
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Don't throw it away! Turn it into a apple store, if you don't have one near buy send it to a arfcom member. Who does If it was my ipad I would want it back. This ^ My iPad air cost me $700ish ... I am sure Apple has a record of its serial number and can easily trace it back to me. Them things ain't cheap and I am certain whoever lost it wants it back. Don't chuck it in the trash. Just take it to the nearest Apple store - leave your contact info with them. maybe the owner say$ thank you or maybe the Apple store offers you a gift certificate or something down the line. |
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Posted: 11/29/2014 1:03:52 PM EDT
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I found a ipad and called the name and number on the back. No response. It is locks so I cant get into it or factory reset it. I will give this woman another few days and then I am going to chuck it. People nowadays If I lost it and the person that found it called saying they found it I would be grateful. I've also turned them in at Apple stores. Where they promptly became spare parts. I found an ipod touch, gave Apple the serial number. I figured they could use that to find who connected it to iTunes and they could contact them, avoiding sharing personal information. They thanked me for my honesty but wouldn't do it. I placed an ad in the local paper that it was found, got lots of people trying to claim as theirs(I asked for iTunes name for verification, none were right). Ended up wiping the memory and keeping it. |
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Posted: 11/29/2014 1:15:08 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Hmm, learn something new here. I didn't know they added activation lock that even works after a DFU reset. I guess I haven't had to reset an idevice that wasn't my own in a long time It's to help reduce the resale value, and to keep the dindugrabbers from stealing them so much.
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