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Derek2nice Author

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Stolen phone

how do i return an locked or stolen phone too owner. That I bought frm somebody

Posted on Nov 28, 2022 3:19 AM

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SravanKrA

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Posted on Nov 28, 2022 4:10 AM

You can't. There is no way of knowing who the owner is or was.

Probably you are referring to Activation Lock.

If you are the owner or the owner has shared all information with you then to open Activation Lock:- If it is Activation locked, read here --> Turn off Activation Lock - Apple Support Activation Lock for iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch - Apple Support

Learn how to remove a device from a previous owner's account.

If you are not the owner and do not have the Apple ID and Password then there is no way that you can get into this iPhone unless the original owner shares the Apple ID and password with you. If you are lucky you can get into this iPhone if they (owner) accidentally remove the device from their Apple ID.

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