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how to unlock iphone 8 if your dont know old gmail or password

Okay so I got this iphone 8 from somebody that forgot their email and password , whats a way i can unlock it ?


iPhone 8

Posted on Oct 13, 2020 3:55 PM

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User profile for user: sberman
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Posted on Oct 13, 2020 4:03 PM

You cannot. This iPhone is Activation Locked and will remain useless forever without the assistance of the original owner.


Perhaps the person who sold it to you stole it.


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