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The Apple Support Community will permanently close on November 20, 2026. Starting today, the site will no longer accept new posts and is available in a read-only state.
You can continue to find trusted guidance and support on the official Apple Support site.
We want to thank the community members who have contributed their time and expertise to help others with their Apple products.
Previously bought iPhone XS Max online and just received today and it says “Activation Lock” and I don’t have contact with previous owner, what can I do?
iPhone XS
you can't do anything activation lock is a theft protection
Turn off Find My iPhone Activation Lock - Apple Support
What can I do if the iPhone had the activation lock and do not have contact with previous owner?
