how do you turn activation lock off

You don't. You have to know the Apple ID and password for the device when first activated. If you purchased a used device, then get in touch with the former owner to have them unlock it. Otherwise, the device will be useless to you as you will not be able to activate it.

jcopley79 wrote:

how do you turn activation lock off

You don't.

Activation Lock in iOS 7 > http://support.apple.com/kb/HT5818

i can't activate my phone it just wont accept my apple login, and im sure im using the right login..did all the steps on apple support tutorial, still no go.. i'm the original owner by the way.. this is frustrating... i have everything to prove that this is my phone, and apple doesn't have any support group to help people who has the same problem as i do...