Look for the icon next to your Wi-Fi network. If you are already connected, tap it and select Forget This Network . Tap the "i" icon again to configure settings manually. Tap on Configure DNS and select Manual .

: Requires an Arduino Uno and a USB Host Shield to put the device into "pwned DFU mode". Once in this mode, desktop tools like Sliver can be used to delete the "SetupApp".

: If you have the Apple ID credentials, sign in to iCloud Find My, select the iPad, and choose Remove from Account .

Tap the "Back" button immediately when the iPad tries to go to the next activation page. A custom menu portal will appear on your screen.

Technicians use dedicated hardware programmers, such as the iRepair P10 box, to put the device into "Purple Mode" without opening the chassis [reddit.com, youtube.com]. Once in Purple Mode, the technician writes a clean, unlocked serial number set into the iPad's system configuration [youtube.com]. For cellular models (A1454/A1455), this hardware process is more intensive, requiring physical motherboard modification by removing specific surface-mount resistors (such as r1204) to force the tablet to identify solely as a Wi-Fi model before flashing it with a clean serial configuration [facebook.com]. Conclusion Bypassing the iCloud Activation Lock on an iPad Mini 1

Unplug the iPad from the computer and plug it into the Arduino USB Host Shield. The LED lights on the Arduino will blink, indicating it is sending the exploit payload to crash the device's bootrom.