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new apple phone is disabled

My neighbor cleans out apartments and he gave me a much needed phone, it was an iphone s (thats all it says on the back) and i cannot unlock it 9it is disabled0. i am new to apple and understand there is a lot of initial registration involved upon.

Any advice

Thank you

iPhone SE

Posted on Aug 7, 2020 6:17 PM

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Posted on Aug 7, 2020 6:27 PM

You have probably encountered Activation Lock a theft prevention feature. Without the Apple ID and Password of the original owner who set the lock, you will never be able to use the device. Read these links...

Turn off Activation Lock - Apple Support

Activation Lock for iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch - Apple Support

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