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I bought a phone off marketplace, the previous owner doesnt know his iCloud information. Therefore I cannot sign into the phone myself.

I have proof of buying the phone, how can I unlock it?

iPhone XR, iOS 13

Posted on Apr 16, 2020 5:45 PM

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Posted on Apr 16, 2020 5:50 PM

You can't.

I suggest you bring it back for a full refund unless you like to keep a pretty paperweight.

Activation Lock is a theft deterrent feature with no bypass or workaround.

Without the owner's authorisation (Apple ID & password), no thief or anyone including you can re-use the device.

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Apr 16, 2020 5:50 PM in response to A3R1S

You can't.

I suggest you bring it back for a full refund unless you like to keep a pretty paperweight.

Activation Lock is a theft deterrent feature with no bypass or workaround.

Without the owner's authorisation (Apple ID & password), no thief or anyone including you can re-use the device.

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