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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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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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Apr 16, 2022 4:24 PM in response to npwem

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

Additional Support - Activation Lock (apple.com) and or


Get Support (apple.com) , Genius Bar Reservation and Apple Support Options - Apple


 

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