The iPad Mini 1 sat on Leo’s workbench, a sleek slab of aluminum and glass that had become nothing more than a high-tech paperweight. He’d bought it for five dollars at a yard sale, but there was a catch: it was locked behind an iCloud Activation Lock, and the version was stuck on the aging iOS 9.3.5.

(running iOS 9.3.5) is a complex task because the device uses an older A5 chip. Most modern "one-click" software tools do not work for this specific hardware without additional equipment. The Technical "Story" of the Bypass For those looking to restore a locked iPad Mini 1 Go to product viewer dialog for this item.

Delete Setup.app: Follow the on-screen prompts to load the RAMdisk and "Relay Device Info." Once successful, click Delete Setup.app. The device will reboot directly to the home screen. Important Considerations