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How to remove iPhone's activation lock?

I purchased an iPhone 5 for my little brother recently from a thrift store in fortcollins CO and after i charged it i tried to set it up for him and got a message that it was activation locked and i cant unlock it or have anyway to contact the owner can anyone help me


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iPhone 5

Posted on Oct 11, 2022 7:31 PM

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Posted on Oct 11, 2022 7:44 PM

If you can't reach the previous owner whose ID is on the device and have them go to https://www.icloud.com/find/, erase the device, then remove it from their account, then the device is useless. Apple won't unlock it.


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Oct 11, 2022 8:14 PM in response to CVM_R0CK3T

CVM_R0CK3T Said:

"HOW DO I GET RID OF AN ACTIVATION LOCK AFTER I PURCHASED A DEVICE FROM A THRIFT STORE"

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Officially, you've Been Scammed:

Intentional or not, you've been scammed. So, return this. This is the site the seller should have used prior to selling it to you: What to do before you Sell, Give Away, or Trade in your Mac - Apple Support. The store's staff should have known better.

How to remove iPhone's activation lock?

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