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I can't access to my phone, it says the apple id cannot be used to unlock this iphone, but I can login to the same apple id in any device.

I can't access to my phone, it says the apple id cannot be used to unlock this iPhone, but I can login to the same apple id in any device.

iPhone 5s, iOS 11.4

Posted on Jul 4, 2018 10:47 PM

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Posted on Jul 5, 2018 7:26 AM

what is the exact, complete message?


if you purchased a used phone then the original owner needs to remove the activation lock - Turn off Find My iPhone Activation Lock - Apple Support


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I can't access to my phone, it says the apple id cannot be used to unlock this iphone, but I can login to the same apple id in any device.

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