How to remove activation lock on my iPhone?

my iphone 14 has an activation lock that someone sold to me and was wondering if their is anyway i can get pass that activation lock


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Posted on Dec 14, 2023 6:25 PM

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Posted on Dec 14, 2023 6:52 PM

There is no way to take off Activation Lock without the credentials of the owner who set up the device. Activation is a theft prevention feature which cannot be bypassed. Try to return it for your money back. If that is not possible, you can recycle the device at any Apple Store. Check these links...

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Dec 14, 2023 6:52 PM in response to lif3_sht

There is no way to take off Activation Lock without the credentials of the owner who set up the device. Activation is a theft prevention feature which cannot be bypassed. Try to return it for your money back. If that is not possible, you can recycle the device at any Apple Store. Check these links...

The All Too Common SAD Reality of Buying … - Apple Community

Activation Lock for iPhone and iPad - Apple Support

Dec 14, 2023 6:58 PM in response to lif3_sht

If you paid nothing for the phone, you likely got your money's worth.


That phone is going to be useless to you unless you can contact the original owner and get them to unlock the phone. The person who sold you the phone was obviously not the original owner.


More than likely, you bought a stolen phone.


Try to get your money back. If you can't, turn the phone into the police or recycle it.

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