How do I repair my iPhone 12 pro max with an activation lock?

My uncle had gifted me his old iPhone 12 pro max on my birthday I've used it for a year untill today when I turned it on its showing an activation lock try to connect previous owner but unfortunately my uncle is late now, so what do I do now ?

iPhone 12 Pro Max

Posted on Feb 17, 2022 2:14 AM

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muguy

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Feb 17, 2022 4:33 AM in response to nawa98

You'll need the original owner to unlock the device.

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