Bought a device and can’t contact previous owner

I bought a iPhone and can’t get in contact with the owner

Posted on Jan 24, 2019 2:39 AM

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Posted on Jan 24, 2019 2:57 AM

If it has activation lock you will have to find and contact the previous owner (or if you bought it from a store take it back for a refund) - only the person whose account it's locked to can potentially help you, Apple won't remove activation lock from a second-hand device

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