iphone activation locked

Activation lock is a theft-deterrent mechanism which INTENTIONALLY disables to phone so as to make it virtually worthless.

The ONLY way for you to release the activation lock is with the cooperation of the “locking” owner.

He/she needs to perform the following actions:

How to remove Activation Lock - Apple Support

Without that cooperation, the phone will NEVER function for you.

We can’t help you nor will Apple.

None of us can help you with what is a private transaction between two private parties.

Suggest you read and fully understand this user tip before contemplating the purchase of another used Apple device:

The All Too Common SAD Reality of Buying … - Apple Community

Sorry for your “take” on the situation.

FYI, we are not Apple but simply users assisting other users and helping them to negotiate “the system.”

However, if you’d prefer to receive the same answer from an “official” Apple Employee - which is a completely reasonable expectation - you may always reach out to them at the Apple Support link provided on this page.

Lastly, feel free to contact Apple re: their service - or perceived lack of it - here:

Product Feedback - Apple