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Is there any way to unlock an Iphone that I bought used other than contacting the previous owner?

Is there any way to unlock an iphone without going through the previous owner?

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Posted on Dec 10, 2020 10:23 PM

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Posted on Dec 10, 2020 10:26 PM

no, if the previous owner didn't remove the activation lock, the only way is to have them help you.

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Dec 10, 2020 10:26 PM in response to Home-maker_of2dogs

no, if the previous owner didn't remove the activation lock, the only way is to have them help you.

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