Setting up a second-hand iPad for adult use

Hi Zuzu3333,

If you purchased a second-hand iPad that was previously set up for a child, you should be able to set it up for adult use, provided it is no longer linked to the previous owner’s Apple Account.

If the previous owner’s Apple Account is still signed in, ask them to sign out and remove the iPad from their account.

Once the device is no longer linked to the previous owner, go to Settings > General > Transfer or Reset iPad > Erase All Content and Settings.

Follow the instructions to erase the iPad. This will delete all data on the device.

When the setup screen appears, configure the iPad using your own adult Apple Account.

If the issue is only related to parental controls, check Settings > Screen Time. You may need the Screen Time passcode or assistance from the family organizer to remove those restrictions.

Important: If you encounter Activation Lock, the previous owner must remove it. A factory reset will not bypass this protection.

Could you confirm whether the iPad is showing child account restrictions, Screen Time restrictions, or an Activation Lock screen? That will help us identify the correct solution.