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activation lock cant find old owner

bought iphone xr for xmas for my kids was at hello screen so thought it was all resetted now it say activation lock


Posted on Dec 29, 2020 7:04 AM

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Posted on Dec 29, 2020 7:46 AM

If you can't reach the previous owner whose ID is on the device and have them remove the device from their account, the device is worthless. Apple won't unlock it for you.


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