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How to unlock Activation lock

How to unlock Activation lock

Posted on Jun 6, 2022 5:11 PM

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Jul 17, 2022 7:49 AM in response to ommy34

There is only one way to unlock Apple’s theft deterrent feature: enter the Apple ID and password that were used to enable it. There is no other way, unless you purchased the phone new directly from Apple or an Apple authorized reseller; in that case see→Start an Activation Lock Support Request. But don’t waste your time unless you are the original owner, and not someone who purchased a used iPhone.

Jun 6, 2022 5:14 PM in response to Peterabug

There is only one way to unlock Apple’s theft deterrent feature: enter the Apple ID and password that were used to enable it. There is no other way, unless you purchased the phone new directly from Apple or an Apple authorized reseller; in that case see→Start an Activation Lock Support Request. But don’t waste your time unless you are the original owner, and not someone who purchased a used iPhone.

Aug 26, 2022 7:43 PM in response to Sonu_luhar

Sonu_luhar wrote:

Yes

There is only one way to unlock Apple’s theft deterrent feature: enter the Apple ID and password that were used to enable it. There is no other way, unless you purchased the phone new directly from Apple or an Apple authorized reseller; in that case see→Start an Activation Lock Support Request. But don’t waste your time unless you are the original owner, and not someone who purchased a used iPhone.

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