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I can't reach the owner of the iPhone anymore

what to do if I can't reach out the owner of the previous Iphone.


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Posted on Dec 19, 2020 10:16 AM

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Posted on Dec 19, 2020 10:20 AM

Did you purchase a used iPhone but still have the Apple ID of that person on the device?


If so then that’s the activation lock and since it’s a theft deterrent system there is no work around. You should either try to get your money back or acknowledge that the device is useless.


How to remove Activation Lock - Apple Support

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Dec 19, 2020 10:20 AM in response to jumar80

Did you purchase a used iPhone but still have the Apple ID of that person on the device?


If so then that’s the activation lock and since it’s a theft deterrent system there is no work around. You should either try to get your money back or acknowledge that the device is useless.


How to remove Activation Lock - Apple Support

I can't reach the owner of the iPhone anymore

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