I want to unlock a device I bought online with iCloud lock in germany I didn’t knew it was locked

i bought an iphone 6s 1 week ago for 189€ from eBay Kleinanzeigen and the owner didn’t tell me that it was iCloud locked i paid hin the money and i was so happy to use it but after i came home i found out it was iCloud locked i dont even have any contact with the owner what should i do is there anyway apple can fix this I really can’t afford a new phone

iPhone 6s

Posted on Jan 9, 2021 8:18 AM

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Posted on Jan 9, 2021 8:22 AM

If the seller is not helping, you got scammed.

Try asking eBay for help.

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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