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i need help regarding activation lock. I don't have way in contacting the previous owner of the phone. What should i do to unlock the phone.

i need help regarding activation lock. I don't a have way in contacting the previous owner of the phone. What should i do to unlock the phone.

iPhone 4

Posted on Jul 27, 2020 11:58 AM

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Posted on Jul 27, 2020 12:12 PM

Only the original owner can turn off the activation lock. If you don't have any way of contacting them then you have a nice paperweight.

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i need help regarding activation lock. I don't have way in contacting the previous owner of the phone. What should i do to unlock the phone.

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