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My friend gave me his iPhone 12 Pro Max an removed it from his account but yet it’s showing me lock the owner how can I fix it

How can I fix the issue

Posted on Nov 1, 2024 7:51 PM

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Posted on Nov 1, 2024 8:02 PM

You cannot bypass Activation Lock. We cannot. Apple will not. If your friend will not, or cannot, unlock the phone, it will remain a “brick.”


Assuming that your friend is the rightful owner, ask your friend to prepare the iPhone properly, as outlined in


What to do before you sell, give away, or trade in your iPhone or iPad - Apple Support

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Nov 1, 2024 8:02 PM in response to Dre1UT

You cannot bypass Activation Lock. We cannot. Apple will not. If your friend will not, or cannot, unlock the phone, it will remain a “brick.”


Assuming that your friend is the rightful owner, ask your friend to prepare the iPhone properly, as outlined in


What to do before you sell, give away, or trade in your iPhone or iPad - Apple Support

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My friend gave me his iPhone 12 Pro Max an removed it from his account but yet it’s showing me lock the owner how can I fix it

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