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activation lock on and do not know previous owner

Any way to turn off activation lock on a MacBook pro year 2018 and not know the previous owner?

Posted on Nov 17, 2022 5:57 AM

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Posted on Nov 17, 2022 7:08 AM

yale212 wrote:

Any way to turn off activation lock on a MacBook pro year 2018 and not know the previous owner?


Then you have bought a brick. I would return it...


If the Apple ID associated with the machine is locked or disabled

ref: If your Apple ID is locked or disabled - Apple Support



To be in your control a used Mac requires it is prepared properly for resale:

What to do before you sell, give away, or trade in your Mac





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Nov 17, 2022 7:08 AM in response to yale212

yale212 wrote:

Any way to turn off activation lock on a MacBook pro year 2018 and not know the previous owner?


Then you have bought a brick. I would return it...


If the Apple ID associated with the machine is locked or disabled

ref: If your Apple ID is locked or disabled - Apple Support



To be in your control a used Mac requires it is prepared properly for resale:

What to do before you sell, give away, or trade in your Mac





activation lock on and do not know previous owner

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