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Activation lock

I bought an iPhone 12 second hand online and when I reset it to factory, it got locked to 'iPhone locked to owner', I don't know where the owner is, please help!

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Posted on Jul 3, 2022 5:22 AM

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muguy

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Posted on Jul 3, 2022 5:50 AM

Only the owner will be able to unlock the device. Return it or recycle it responsibly.

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muguy

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Jul 3, 2022 5:50 AM in response to Angok136

Only the owner will be able to unlock the device. Return it or recycle it responsibly.

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