i bought iphone 16 pro max and i need to retutn my old phone within 15 days and activation lock is not turing off.

case id: 1*************6.

i bought iPhone 16 pro max and

i need to return my old phone within 15 days (trade in)

and activation lock is not turning off and nothing can be done from the customer support side.

i texted Mauricio Umana and he/she wouldn't help.

and with further chat i received a message to contact apple support number and a generalized link Apple Store Online - Holiday Gifts - Apple.



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Posted on Dec 6, 2024 12:50 PM

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Posted on Dec 6, 2024 2:14 PM

This is a user-to-user forum. We cannot remove Activation Lock for you. Apple won't, unless you have proof of original purchase that is satisfactory to them – e.g., from Apple or an Apple Authorized Reseller, clearly showing your name and the phone's serial number.


This is the Support article that describes the steps you must carry out:

How to remove Activation Lock - Apple Support

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Dec 6, 2024 2:14 PM in response to ramya131

This is a user-to-user forum. We cannot remove Activation Lock for you. Apple won't, unless you have proof of original purchase that is satisfactory to them – e.g., from Apple or an Apple Authorized Reseller, clearly showing your name and the phone's serial number.


This is the Support article that describes the steps you must carry out:

How to remove Activation Lock - Apple Support

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i bought iphone 16 pro max and i need to retutn my old phone within 15 days and activation lock is not turing off.

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