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How to remove iCloud activation lock from iPhone

I bought an iPhone online and it has an iCloud activation lock. I tried to contact the seller but poof they are gone. I’d like to find the original owner as maybe this was a mistake or maybe I bought a phone someone lost or worse it might be stolen…the phone is wiped clean and starts up normally for new set up only to eventually hit the iCloud lock. I don’t want to invest a lot of time into this, what’s the simplest way to resolve this?





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iPhone XS Max

Posted on Oct 15, 2021 7:30 AM

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Posted on Oct 15, 2021 8:42 AM

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.


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How to remove iCloud activation lock from iPhone

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