ACTIVATION LOCK ISSUE

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ACTIVATION LOCK ISSUE

I PURCHASED from an online shop, tried setting it up only to find out that its on ACTIVATION LOCK. please i need help here is my IMEI *****.thanks

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iPhone 6, iOS 11, ****

Posted on Sep 6, 2018 3:15 AM

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Answer 1

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Branta_uk

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Sep 6, 2018 5:14 AM in response to ogbuke

Return the device and get your money refunded to you. The phone can only be unlocked by the previous owner, and the chances of contacting them are slim to zero. More information in Apple support document Turn off Find My iPhone Activation Lock - Apple Support

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Sep 6, 2018 10:27 AM in response to ipadcartk

If you have a death certificate for the previous owner and the documentation for the purchase of the device from Apple by that owner, the Activation Lock will be released for you in that case by Apple.

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Branta_uk

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Sep 12, 2018 4:41 AM in response to ogbuke

Activation lock is a security system designed to deter theft and make a stolen device undesirable and useless to the thief, so there is no way to defeat it.

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