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keandrebtw Author

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Activation Lock Help

Hi so I recently bought an iPhone 12 mini from someone but it has activation lock on it and the seller isn’t picking up their phone is there anyway I can fix the activation lock?

iPhone 12

Posted on Apr 14, 2022 2:53 PM

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kb1951

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Posted on Apr 14, 2022 2:56 PM

Without the help of the person who set up the activation lock, you will never be able to use this phone. Return it for a refund if possible, if not recycle it at an Apple Store and buy a phone you can use.

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