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Activation Lock

I was given a phone by my friend but cannot use it because of the activation lock. Can anyone please help?

Posted on Nov 7, 2021 8:20 PM

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TheLittles

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Posted on Nov 7, 2021 8:35 PM

jellyprincemk Said:

"Activation Lock: I was given a phone by my friend but cannot use it because of the activation lock. Can anyone please help?"

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Unlocking This:

Being locked, this device is useless to you. So, have your friend unlock it, going here: How to Remove Activation Lock - Apple Support

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