I bought a iphone5s from someone online and I don't have a way to contact them to get the activation lock removed from there account is there anyway I can get my account added to the device thru the imei number so I can use it
the IMEI and the activation lock has nothing to do with eachother
the owner has to take the following steps
What to do before you sell, give away or trade in your iPhone, iPad or iPod touch – Apple Support
the activation lock is a theft protection
How to remove Activation Lock - Apple Support
if you forgot the appleID Recover Your Apple ID - Apple
otherwise only apple can do anything
https://getsupport.apple.com/ and or Genius Bar Reservation and Apple Support Options - Apple
they will likely need proof of ownership mind you
the IMEI and the activation lock has nothing to do with eachother
the owner has to take the following steps
What to do before you sell, give away or trade in your iPhone, iPad or iPod touch – Apple Support
the activation lock is a theft protection
How to remove Activation Lock - Apple Support
if you forgot the appleID Recover Your Apple ID - Apple
otherwise only apple can do anything
https://getsupport.apple.com/ and or Genius Bar Reservation and Apple Support Options - Apple
they will likely need proof of ownership mind you
I bought a iphone5s from someone online
