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Activation lock

I recently bought an iPhone 7 which was a used one. The previous owner wasn't using it. During trying to unlock it she accidentally disabled it. I had to restore it using Itunes. After restoration, I was asked to enter the initial apple ID and password she had used. She had forgotten since she wasn't using the phone anymore. I am stuck at the activation lock and I want to use it. Who can help?

iPhone 7

Posted on Dec 30, 2022 11:49 PM

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Posted on Dec 31, 2022 12:03 AM

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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Dec 31, 2022 12:03 AM in response to AURAGOD

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.



Activation lock

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