Hi! I have a problem with an iphone x that I inherited from a colleague. He hasn't unlinked his Apple ID from this phone. I can't use it. He won't do it anymore either. What can I do now?

Hi! I have a problem with an iphone x that I inherited from a colleague. He hasn't unlinked his Apple ID from this phone. I can't use it. He won't do it anymore either. What can I do now?

Posted on May 31, 2022 5:18 AM

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Posted on May 31, 2022 5:26 AM

Sounds like you’ve encountered Activation Lock.


Until your ex-colleague performs the steps itemized below, the phone will remain unusable to you.


See:

How to remove Activation Lock - Apple Support


and:

What to do before you sell, give away, or trade in your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support






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