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Activation Lock

So, i just bought a new iphone from a privat person, but it has an activation lock so i cant get in on it, how can i get in on it?

Posted on Jul 2, 2019 10:26 AM

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Posted on Jul 2, 2019 10:29 AM

You will need to contact the previous owner to have them log out of iCloud or go to iCloud.com/Find My Phone and erase the device, then remove it from their account. If you can’t do that, the device is useless. Apple will not unlock it unless you have a copy of the original purchase receipt with the serial number on it. Return the phone for a refund.


Activation Lock - Turn off Find My iPhone 

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Jul 2, 2019 10:29 AM in response to Ostepopen

You will need to contact the previous owner to have them log out of iCloud or go to iCloud.com/Find My Phone and erase the device, then remove it from their account. If you can’t do that, the device is useless. Apple will not unlock it unless you have a copy of the original purchase receipt with the serial number on it. Return the phone for a refund.


Activation Lock - Turn off Find My iPhone 

Activation Lock

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