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I bought an second hand iphone and there is an activation lock on it. how do i get past this?
iPhone X
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.
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.
Bought Second Hand Iphone Activation Lock
