How to use IMEI instead of serial number to identify original owner of an iPhone

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Posted on Apr 5, 2024 7:52 AM

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Posted on Apr 5, 2024 8:08 AM

You don't, and most likely the phone is stolen. Turn it over to the police.

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Apr 5, 2024 8:08 AM in response to jesse6745

You don't, and most likely the phone is stolen. Turn it over to the police.

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