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I bought an iPhone that was locked with someone else’s email address is there any way to unlock and use this device ?

I bought an iPhone that was locked with someone else’s email address is there any way to unlock and use this device ?

Posted on May 21, 2021 1:39 PM

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Posted on May 21, 2021 1:44 PM

Without the Apple ID and Password of the original owner, you will never bypass Activation Lock which is a theft prevention feature. Check these links...

How to remove Activation Lock - Apple Support

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I bought an iPhone that was locked with someone else’s email address is there any way to unlock and use this device ?

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