How can I reset an ipod I bought when I cant get a hold of the previous owner?

How can I reset an ipod I bought when I cant get a hold of the previous owner and it is still linked to the previous owners icloud account?

Posted on Apr 20, 2020 7:17 PM

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Posted on Apr 20, 2020 8:39 PM

You can't. Activation lock is a anti-theft feature and cannot be defeated without help from the original owner. See:

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201365

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