my phone has an activation lock

How do I take the activation lock if I have no connection to the original owner?

It's the iPhone SE 1st generation.

Earlier iPhone models

Posted on Apr 21, 2023 5:52 PM

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Posted on Apr 21, 2023 5:57 PM

You can't, unless the Apple ID involved is yours. It's an anti-theft measure.

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Apr 21, 2023 5:57 PM in response to caylin161

You can't, unless the Apple ID involved is yours. It's an anti-theft measure.

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