iPad iCloud and MDM Unlock
This is a hardware-level activation-lock removal service performed at our third-party repair partner's depot — not a jailbreak, not a remote bypass, and not a service we perform without first confirming the device is legitimately yours. Every device is screened for proof of ownership before any work begins.
We ship your device to our third-party repair partner, who performs the board-level work in their clean, dedicated microsoldering facility. Lake Forest Computer handles intake, logistics, insurance and communication end to end — you deal with us, not them. Current lead time is 4–6 weeks door to door. All parcels ship USPS with signature required.
| Repair | Price | Turnaround |
|---|---|---|
| iPad 2, 3, 4, Mini 1, 2, 3 — iCloud / MDM unlock | WiFi: $100 Cellular: $100 | 4–6 weeks3–5 days at the depot bench |
| iPad Air 1, Air 2 — iCloud / MDM unlock | WiFi: $100 Cellular: $125 | 4–6 weeks3–5 days at the depot bench |
| iPad 6, Pro 10.5", Pro 12.9" gen 2 — iCloud / MDM unlock | WiFi: $125 Cellular: $165 | 4–6 weeks3–5 days at the depot bench |
| iPad Pro 9.7", Pro 12.9" gen 1 — iCloud / MDM unlock | WiFi: $125 Cellular: $150 | 4–6 weeks3–5 days at the depot bench |
| iPad 7 — iCloud / MDM unlock | WiFi: $125 Cellular: $165 | 4–6 weeks3–5 days at the depot bench |
| iPad Mini 4, iPad 5th generation — iCloud / MDM unlock | Not possible at this time | 4–6 weeks |
Bench time is the unlock itself once ownership is verified and the device reaches the depot. Door-to-door, including shipping, is 4–6 weeks; return shipping is included in the price.
- $25 to ship your device to the depot.
- Return shipping is included in the repair price above.
- All parcels ship USPS, signature required, both directions.
- Insurance is available and quoted at intake based on the declared value you request — tell us what the device is worth to you and we will price it before anything ships.
- Proof of purchase, or documented IT/MDM administrator authorization, is required before any work begins.
- Devices that cannot be shown to be legitimately owned are declined and returned.
- Cellular models convert to WiFi-only permanently as part of this unlock.
- Restoring the device afterward may re-lock it; re-unlocking is offered at a discount.
- This is a hardware unlock performed at the depot — it cannot be done remotely. Installing normal iOS software updates is fine.
- We do not unlock iPhones — this service is iPad only.
- We cannot unlock any USB-C iPad Pro, 3rd generation or newer.
- iPad Mini 4 and iPad 5th generation are not possible at this time.
- Return shipping is included in the price above.
What these faults actually are
Proof of ownership comes before the price quote
Before we accept a device for this service, you need to show either a proof of purchase (receipt, invoice, or original packaging with a matching serial) or, for business and school devices, documented IT/MDM administrator authorization. A device that cannot be shown to be legitimately owned is declined and returned — we do not make exceptions for this, and we won't start work while ownership is in question.
What actually happens to the iPad
This is a hardware unlock performed at the bench — it cannot be done remotely, over the phone, or by any software tool you run yourself. On a cellular model, the unlock process permanently converts the iPad to WiFi-only; there is no way to preserve cellular capability through this service. Installing a normal iOS software update afterward is safe, but restoring the device from a backup or via recovery mode can re-lock it — if that happens, we offer the re-unlock at a discount.
What this service does not cover
We do not unlock iPhones under any circumstances — this is an iPad-only service. We also cannot unlock any USB-C iPad Pro, 3rd generation or newer. The iPad Mini 4 and iPad 5th generation cannot be unlocked at this time, on any carrier configuration.
How depot repair works
You contact us and describe the fault. We confirm the price from the table above, take payment for shipping, and send you the details to get the device to the depot. Our repair partner diagnoses it, performs the board-level work, and tests it. It ships back to you USPS with signature required. Door to door, budget 4–6 weeks.
Questions before you ship? Call or text (661) 903-9050 or email contact@lakeforestcomputer.com.
Frequently Asked Questions
What counts as proof of ownership?
A purchase receipt, invoice, original box with a matching serial number, or — for a business or school device — a signed letter or ticket from the organization's IT/MDM administrator confirming you're authorized to have it unlocked.
What happens if I can't prove ownership?
The device is declined and returned to you unopened. We can't make an exception, even if the story sounds reasonable — this policy exists to keep us from unlocking stolen or disputed devices.
Will my cellular iPad still have cellular after the unlock?
No — the unlock permanently converts a cellular iPad to WiFi-only. There's no version of this service that keeps cellular working.
Can you unlock my iPhone the same way?
No, this service is iPad only. We do not perform iCloud or MDM unlocks on iPhones.
I restored my iPad after the unlock and now it's asking for the old owner's iCloud again — what happened?
Restoring from a backup or through recovery mode can re-lock a previously unlocked iPad. Send it back and we'll re-unlock it at a discounted rate.