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jrogers377 Author

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5 points

How to reset a phone that i cant get into

it was given to me and i cant get it to work i cant get into the phone or nothing

iPhone 13

Posted on Sep 30, 2022 5:30 PM

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Kurtosis12

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Posted on Sep 30, 2022 6:18 PM

Who gave it to you, was it theirs or did they "find it"? See if either of these articles apply

Activation lock is a security protocol that can't be bypassed. Only the person it is locked to can unlock it.

How to remove Activation Lock - Apple Support

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

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