What do I do if I can’t find owner

What do I do if I bought an iPhone that’s locked. Can’t I use the imei or serial number to unlock it

iPhone 7, iOS 13

Posted on Jun 9, 2020 5:33 AM

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Posted on Jun 9, 2020 6:56 AM

If you can't find the owner to have them remove the phone from their account, the phone is worthless. Apple won't unlock the phone without a copy of the original, purchase receipt with the serial number on it.

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