Re: I have a new ipad mini and it doesn't accept my apple id in iTunes

Did you go thru' the proper setup process?

1. Turn on iPad

2. Set Language; tap arrow on top right

3. Set Country; tap Next

4. Enable Location Service; tap Next

5. Setup WiFi (connect to internet)

6. Setup as new; tap Next

7. Sign-in with Apple ID

8. Agree with Apple Terms and Conditions

9. Enable iCloud

10. Enable Find My iPad

11. Register iPad

12. Start using iPad

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