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What if I can't contact the original owner for the activation lock

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Posted on Sep 23, 2018 6:39 PM

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Posted on Sep 23, 2018 6:41 PM

Then you can't use that device. The activation lock is an anti-theft measure.

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Sep 23, 2018 6:41 PM in response to Sleepy14

Then you can't use that device. The activation lock is an anti-theft measure.

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Sleepy14 Author

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Sep 23, 2018 7:11 PM in response to Niel

Not even with iTunes or at an Apple store?

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Sep 23, 2018 7:16 PM in response to Sleepy14

Not even then.

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What if I can't contact the original owner for the activation lock

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