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activation lock

I purchased a phone with an activation lock on it and i cannot locate the person that i bought the phone from how do i unlock it

Posted on Apr 20, 2021 9:29 PM

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Posted on Apr 20, 2021 9:33 PM

You don't without the owner's 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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