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npwem Author

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Activation lock

I bought a phone second hand and the previous owner isnt taking the activation lock off. what do i do?

iPhone 7

Posted on Apr 16, 2022 4:19 PM

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Rudegar

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Posted on Apr 16, 2022 4:24 PM

return it you have been cheated

the activation lock is not really on the ios device it's a

theft protection measure on apples servers

it needs to be removed How to remove Activation Lock - Apple Support

if you don't know your appleID Recover Your Apple ID - Apple

if that does not help you then you need the assistance of apple

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