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need help with owner iD

how do I remove owner ID cause I bought a phone and I don't know who I used to belong to

Posted on Apr 20, 2018 3:47 PM

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Posted on Apr 20, 2018 3:49 PM

You can't. That is the anti-thief tool of Apple called the Activation Lock. It can only be released by the previous owner who set it.

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You can't. That is the anti-thief tool of Apple called the Activation Lock. It can only be released by the previous owner who set it.

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If possible, return the phone for a refund.

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