Sliver is a free tool developed by researcher AppleTech752 that can bypass iCloud locks on older iOS versions. It supports iOS 9.3.5 and 10.3.3, making it potentially compatible with the iPad 3.

During 2021, iRemove Dev (the team behind the software) released significant updates to support newer iOS versions (up to iOS 14.x) and improve the stability of the bypass process on checkm8-vulnerable devices.

iPad 3 (3rd Generation) is a legendary device, but its utility in 2026 is often hindered by forgotten iCloud activation locks or the limitations of iOS 9.3.5/9.3.6. Among the tools that gained popularity for addressing these issues around 2021 was the .

The software will automatically check your device's serial number and iOS version against its database to verify compatibility.

For many people, the best approach is to first try free alternatives like Sliver or the Arduino-based hardware bypass. If those don’t work or seem too technically demanding, then iRemove Tools becomes a reasonable paid option.

In 2021, the community discovered that the iPad 3 could still be bypassed using or iRemove Tools , provided you had a compatible Mac or Windows PC.