will factory resetting iPhone 7 clear activation lock?

I have tried everything except factory resetting my phone. It was a gift, the previous owner said everything was cleared off the phone. when my boyfriend brought it home, and plugged in it, it had the activation Lock Screen on. Please Help!


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Posted on Jan 8, 2022 4:25 PM

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Posted on Jan 8, 2022 4:27 PM

You need to contact the prior owner to have them remove the activation lock. Without their help, the phone is useless to you.

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