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Freddyyac Author

Level 1

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activation lock

I have an iPhone that a friend give it to me but the phone was have an activation lock

and I cannot contact the owner to ask him to unlock it

iPhone SE

Posted on Mar 17, 2021 12:22 PM

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Androish

Level 8

39,701 points

Posted on Mar 17, 2021 12:26 PM

If you don't have access to the account it is locked to, or any proof of purchase there is no way to unlock it.

This article explains the ways to unlock:

How to remove Activation Lock - Apple Support

If you have proof of purchase you can request to have the activation lock removed.

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Androish

Level 8

39,701 points

Mar 17, 2021 12:26 PM in response to Freddyyac

If you don't have access to the account it is locked to, or any proof of purchase there is no way to unlock it.

This article explains the ways to unlock:

How to remove Activation Lock - Apple Support

If you have proof of purchase you can request to have the activation lock removed.

kb1951

Level 10

126,757 points

Mar 17, 2021 12:25 PM in response to Freddyyac

The phone is useless to you. Recycle it.

Mar 17, 2021 12:28 PM in response to Freddyyac

You are not the original owner so you have no proof.

Recycle it.

kb1951

Level 10

126,757 points

Mar 17, 2021 12:29 PM in response to Freddyyac

Recycle it? Take it to an Apple store for recycling, then buy a phone you can use.

Freddyyac Author

Level 1

8 points

Mar 17, 2021 12:27 PM in response to kb1951

What is that?

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