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I bought an iphone 5s with activation lock can I get it unlocked to U.S...

Posted on Jul 14, 2020 3:00 PM

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Posted on Jul 14, 2020 6:55 PM

you need to be able to contact the previous owner to have them log out of iCloud or go to https://www.icloud.com/find/ My Phone and erase the device, then remove it from their account. If you can’t do that, the device is useless. Apple won't unlock it.


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Jul 15, 2020 4:19 AM in response to cpusue

See Turn off Activation Lock https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201441

  

Since you acquired your device second hand, you usually will need to obtain the needed password from the prior owner or have the prior owner sign out of iCloud; erase the device; and remove it from their device list. If unsuccessful, in the rare case your device came activation locked from an authorized Apple seller, then contact Apple Support and present your original purchase receipt for your device with the device’s serial number on it. You’ll need a photo ID too. If you can do none of the above, then the device is useless to you.

 

You can use the suggested support options below if you have the needed receipt. Alternatively, if an Apple Store is open in your area, then you can go there to deal with your problem. In this case, you can make a genius-bar appointment (https://www.apple.com/retail/geniusbar/) if you want.

 

Get a call from Apple support to help solve your problem using this

link https://getsupport.apple.com/?caller=kbase&PGF=PGF63005&category_id=SC0245&symptom_id=23362

 

Apple ID Support https://support.apple.com/apple-id

 

Apple Support Twitter  https://twitter.com/AppleSupport

 

Apple ID account security for country-specific andregion-specific help https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204169

 

Get Support: We’re here to help https://getsupport.apple.com/. Go through the options to find the best support option.

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