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Removing iCloud by IMEI

Hello Apple. I recently bought an iPhone 4s from a roaming vendor but after I Formated the device I saw that the iPhone had an iCloud and That seller no longer exists.
IMEI: ****
iphone 4s
please i don't want to lose my money




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iPhone 4S (8GB)

Posted on May 7, 2019 3:03 PM

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Posted on May 7, 2019 3:39 PM

You need the previous owners information to remove the icloud activation lock.


Read here Turn off Find My iPhone Activation Lock - Apple Support


Since you can't get a hold of the person you bought it from the phone is useless to you, sorry you got scammed and lost your money.

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Removing iCloud by IMEI

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