How to bypass iphone locked to owner

I got this phone from a second hand seller. But I'm stuck on iPhone locked to owner. How do I get that off so I can sign in to my own apple id

iPhone XS Max

Posted on Sep 22, 2022 7:07 AM

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Posted on Sep 22, 2022 7:09 AM

Ask the seller to remove the lock or give you a refund. It's an anti-theft measure.

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Sep 22, 2022 7:09 AM in response to Blondie-1992

Ask the seller to remove the lock or give you a refund. It's an anti-theft measure.

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