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iPhone activation lock

Hi apple .

My iphone is locked Activation Lock

Is it possible to unlock it?

I am the 2nd owner of the phone.

I could not find the previous owner's information

I request the apple team to please remove the activation lock pls

Imei: 35***

Serial number:F1***LK2

iPhone SE 2020

I am waiting for your answer


[Personal Information Edited by Moderator]

iPhone SE (2nd generation)

Posted on Apr 27, 2023 8:18 AM

Question marked as Top-ranking reply

Posted on Apr 27, 2023 8:25 AM

This is a public user to user forum, not a way to contact Apple. However, Apple will not remove activation lock, except for the original owner, as it is a theft deterrent feature. If you can’t contact the owner you have been scammed, and probably have a stolen phone. See→The All Too Common SAD Reality of Buying a Used iPad/iPhone

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Apr 27, 2023 8:25 AM in response to alisherov240

This is a public user to user forum, not a way to contact Apple. However, Apple will not remove activation lock, except for the original owner, as it is a theft deterrent feature. If you can’t contact the owner you have been scammed, and probably have a stolen phone. See→The All Too Common SAD Reality of Buying a Used iPad/iPhone

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iPhone activation lock

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