Is it possible to unlock an iPhone 'Locked To Owner'?





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Posted on Mar 19, 2025 2:47 PM

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Posted on Mar 19, 2025 3:02 PM

The only way to get around that activation lock is to contact the owner and ask them to remove it. If you did not purchase this from the original owner, try to get a refund. You will not be able to unlock that on your own. It is a security device that stops the use of stolen or lost iPhones.


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Mar 19, 2025 3:02 PM in response to leethanu

The only way to get around that activation lock is to contact the owner and ask them to remove it. If you did not purchase this from the original owner, try to get a refund. You will not be able to unlock that on your own. It is a security device that stops the use of stolen or lost iPhones.


You may want to read this article before purchasing any other used Apple devices.

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


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