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i dont know the owner of the iphone i brought and i need to apple id and password

i dont know the owner of the iphone i brought and i need to apple id and password

iPhone 8 Plus, iOS 11.3, i think it is that type

Posted on Sep 15, 2018 5:37 PM

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Only the previous owner can remove the activation lock. If the previous owner cannot or will not remove the lock, then the device is useless to you or anyone else. Try to get a refund or dispose of the device properly. See the "If you bought the device from someone else" section in:


Turn off Find My iPhone Activation Lock - Apple Support

Posted on Sep 15, 2018 6:01 PM

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Sep 15, 2018 6:01 PM in response to tori2004

Only the previous owner can remove the activation lock. If the previous owner cannot or will not remove the lock, then the device is useless to you or anyone else. Try to get a refund or dispose of the device properly. See the "If you bought the device from someone else" section in:


Turn off Find My iPhone Activation Lock - Apple Support

i dont know the owner of the iphone i brought and i need to apple id and password

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