How to remove activation lock on iPhone?

How to remove activation lock on iPhone? I tried sending the invoice of device ownership but apple still refused. What is the reason??? while I provided all the documents related to the device even my ID. but apple still refused?

iPhone 16 Plus, iOS 18

Posted on Aug 12, 2025 6:58 PM

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Aug 13, 2025 5:25 AM in response to phúc178

While the exact circumstances as to how you came into possession of this particular device remain at best “murky” …


… Apple apparently HAS denied your Activation Lock Support Request.


https://al-support.apple.com/#/kbase


Therefore …


… you can resubmit to Apple using the link above; but if you are again denied …


… without the cooperation of the “locking owner” the phone will remain a brick.

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