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I found this iphone and i don't know how to activate the device

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iPhone XR

Posted on Jan 3, 2021 8:31 PM

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Posted on Jan 3, 2021 8:38 PM

You can't.

Hand it over to the nearest police department or recycle it responsibly.

Activation Lock is a theft deterrent feature with no bypass or workaround.

Without the owner's authorisation (Apple ID & password), no thief or anyone including you can re-use the device.

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Jan 3, 2021 8:38 PM in response to meyvelin

You can't.

Hand it over to the nearest police department or recycle it responsibly.

Activation Lock is a theft deterrent feature with no bypass or workaround.

Without the owner's authorisation (Apple ID & password), no thief or anyone including you can re-use the device.

I found this iphone and i don't know how to activate the device

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