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Bought a activation locked iPhone 6,previous owner does not know the iCloud info used on the device.how can I remove activation lock

Bought an iPhone 6 from someone.it is activation locked.i contacted the seller and he says he don't remember the iCloud info used on the device.hoe can I get the phone activation unlocked

iPhone 6

Posted on Nov 22, 2019 6:19 PM

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Posted on Nov 22, 2019 6:24 PM

You can't. See the article below.


Activation Lock - Turn off Find My iPhone 


See if the seller can recover the ID/password.


Apple ID - How to find your Apple         An iCloud e-mail address is an Apple ID.


Apple ID - Find


Enter the Apple (iCloud) ID and click Forgot Password.


Apple ID - Manage


Apple ID – Forgot Password

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Nov 22, 2019 6:24 PM in response to Robertkoss

You can't. See the article below.


Activation Lock - Turn off Find My iPhone 


See if the seller can recover the ID/password.


Apple ID - How to find your Apple         An iCloud e-mail address is an Apple ID.


Apple ID - Find


Enter the Apple (iCloud) ID and click Forgot Password.


Apple ID - Manage


Apple ID – Forgot Password

Bought a activation locked iPhone 6,previous owner does not know the iCloud info used on the device.how can I remove activation lock

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