Activation lock

I previously bought a used iPhone and it has an activation lock on it I need to get it off so I can use it. I don’t know the previous owners information and can’t get get a hold of this person. How do I get it off?

iPhone 7 Plus

Posted on Dec 18, 2020 10:02 PM

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Niel

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Dec 18, 2020 10:06 PM in response to Tori_Hill

You can't. It's an anti-theft measure.

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