How do I bypass to pin code so I can use the phone if I don't know the previous owners code or name or email

Hello I bought an apple iPhone 5se from a thrift store it seems to be unlocked and it's not stolen or anything but how do I bypass the PIN code without the PIN code or owners previous name or address or anything


iPhone 5s, iOS 12

Posted on Mar 14, 2023 12:54 PM

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Posted on Mar 14, 2023 12:59 PM

Bypassing the PIN code is easy… just put it in recovery mode and restore ios. Unfortunately, if it’s activation locked, it’s useless. You can’t bypass that.

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How do I bypass to pin code so I can use the phone if I don't know the previous owners code or name or email

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