How can I resolve unfamiliar Apple account issue after restarting iPhone 7?

I restarted my iPhone 7 and it say to unlock this iPhone enter the apple account and password that were used during set up but the apple account am seeing is not familiar to me please help me out



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Posted on Feb 15, 2025 8:01 AM

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Posted on Feb 15, 2025 8:12 AM

You’re encountering Activation Lock, which is intended as a theft deterrent, and is intentionally difficult to bypass.


If this iPhone 7 (text) or iPhone 8 (footer) was recently purchased used, contact the seller and request assistance or request a refund.


If you purchased this directly from Apple or an authorized reseller, provide the purchase receipt to Apple and they’ll usually unlock it.


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Feb 15, 2025 8:12 AM in response to solaru

You’re encountering Activation Lock, which is intended as a theft deterrent, and is intentionally difficult to bypass.


If this iPhone 7 (text) or iPhone 8 (footer) was recently purchased used, contact the seller and request assistance or request a refund.


If you purchased this directly from Apple or an authorized reseller, provide the purchase receipt to Apple and they’ll usually unlock it.


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


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