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locked phone plus impossible to activate because it needs an update

I have a very unique problem.

I restored my iphone and now it says that is locked by the owner, but it does not give me the option to put my info to unlock it. I also can not activate it because it says that i have to update it, i updated it many times thanks to the itunes app on my computer but nothing. I have a combination of problems and i am stuck like this.

iPhone XR, iOS 16

Posted on Feb 12, 2023 12:02 PM

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Feb 13, 2023 1:14 AM in response to cristobal23

Please look at this --> If you can't activate your iPhone - Apple Support

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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