is activation lock linked to the SIM or to the device ?

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Posted on Sep 9, 2019 6:58 AM

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Posted on Sep 9, 2019 6:59 AM

It is linked to the device. You cannot bypass it by charging a SIM card.

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Sep 9, 2019 6:59 AM in response to rickcott

It is linked to the device. You cannot bypass it by charging a SIM card.

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