I bought a phone with activation Lock help please

Need to know what to do about it when I can’t reach the person

Posted on Jan 20, 2021 3:35 PM

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Posted on Jan 20, 2021 3:39 PM

If you bought it through a place such as Amazon or eBay, ask the people running the site or store for a refund. The activation lock is an anti-theft measure.

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Jan 20, 2021 3:39 PM in response to deandre278

If you bought it through a place such as Amazon or eBay, ask the people running the site or store for a refund. The activation lock is an anti-theft measure.

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