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S_GANG685 Author

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iPhone Activation Lock

I have bought a iPhone off of the internet and it turns out it has a activation lock? I can’t get a hold of the owner.. How can I get rid of the activation lock?

iPhone 14 Pro

Posted on Nov 1, 2022 5:47 PM

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Bob Timmons

Level 10

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Posted on Nov 2, 2022 8:04 AM

Return the phone for a refund. The phone is useless. Activation Lock can only be removed by the person who originally set up the phone using their Apple ID and Password.

Never buy a used phone unless you know the person who originally owned the phone.

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