how to remove device from old account without I.D or password

I have no communication with previous owner of iPhone 6 and the phone is locked

how can I activte it

iPhone 6s Plus

Posted on Sep 14, 2019 10:27 AM

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Niel

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Sep 14, 2019 10:46 AM in response to tyree67

You can't. The activation lock is an anti-theft measure.

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