I can’t contact the original iPhone owner, Activation lock

How do I bypass the activation lock if I can’t contact the original owner?

iPhone 8

Posted on Jan 28, 2020 10:29 AM

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IdrisSeabright

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Posted on Jan 28, 2020 10:40 AM

You don't. The phone is useless unless the owner removes the activation lock.

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IdrisSeabright

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Jan 28, 2020 10:40 AM in response to comp176

You don't. The phone is useless unless the owner removes the activation lock.

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