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Phone is asking for an activation lock but the Apple ID doesn't work for it

Okay, so somebody gave me the phone and it is asking for an activation lock but there apple id doesn't work for it... what do I do?


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iPhone 8

Posted on Nov 10, 2019 6:23 PM

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Posted on Nov 10, 2019 8:48 PM

Contact the person who gave it to your and send them this link: What to do before you sell, give away, or trade in your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support

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Phone is asking for an activation lock but the Apple ID doesn't work for it

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