if it’s ok on here to ask this for a iPad I legally own. I need to find someone who I can pay to do a permanent removal of a iCloud activation lock on a iPad mini 5, ‘Wi-Fi only’ can anyone recommend to me who I should contact to get this done?

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Any one has experienced it? and anyone knows is it serious problem and is it may damage my iPad?

⟐ Answered November 16, 2020 at 9:03 MST

I tried all the online suggestions but no joy.

I decided to replace the battery but first I removed the old one (partly to check my ability to do this ok) and found it at 0 volts.

So I ordered a new one and, before fitting, was surprised to find it also at 0 volts.

I wouldn’t have been too surprised but the spare battery I had ordered for my own iPad mini 2, two years ago, was still showing 3.5 volts.

However, the battery seller encouraged me to fit it and charge the device. I did this but no joy.

My real question is; “would you expect a NEW battery to arrive CHARGED?” ie. Is it possible I’ve been sold a dud battery?

Many thanks!

Kind regards, Mike.

⟐ Commented November 28, 2023 at 17:39 MST

I am located in the UK just FYI

Many thanks

⟐ Commented August 29, 2020 at 19:28 MST

Hi everyone!

A few days ago, I came across a listing on eBay which I won. It was an iPad mini 5 64GB 4G, not icloud locked. The only problem was the LCD is damaged.

Even though I am planning to use this as a secondary iPad when on the go, I still want it to function close to a 100%. Which is why I was hesitant to purchase any 3rd party screens due to bad experiences with the quality. Now I know I might have just purchased a bad quality one with my previous repair (ipx) and I do recognize that there are a lot of premium or better quality screens out there but I dont want to take the risk considering the difference in price was minimal.

I then came across a post selling a MINT CONDITION but ICLOUD LOCKED iPad mini 5 , and I thought of using this as the replacement screen, now I have a few questions that I would appreciate any help.

Question 1:

The original screens come with a magnetic sensor near the home button that needs soldering, but in this case when I am gonna be using the screen taken out from another ipad, can i just use the magnetic sensor that comes with the new screen?

Question 2:

This might be a no brainer but please spare a n00b here :(( I just need confirmation that in order to retain touch id functionality, I would have to transfer the home button to the replacement screen right?

Question 3:

Ive read that replacement screens have issues with true tone, do i need to reprogram the screen with the old serial number to retain this functionality? If so, what device is used since a lot of the device ive seen online only support iphones?

Question 4:

And lastly, I dont know if this will violate any rules but can iCloud bypass be done on the a12 chips including the ipad mini 5? I read that only a11 are supported :(

I hope this post does not offend anyone, I am really just seeking for advice, any help on how to do the repair is also appreciated! Cheers!

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