I can’t get in touch with previous owners

I purchased a used iPhone off OfferUp. Previous owners didn’t erase/reset the phone so I’m unable to unlock or use it. What do I do?

iPhone 8

Posted on Dec 16, 2019 5:32 AM

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2 replies

KiltedTim

Level 10

226,152 points

Dec 16, 2019 5:39 AM in response to my267

Contact the person you bought it from.

There is no way to bypass the activation lock.

Only the owner of the account used to lock it can remove the lock.

Dec 16, 2019 5:36 AM in response to my267

Learn another lesson.

You own a paperweight shaped like an iPhone.

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