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ipad mini activation lock

i bought an ipad mini from a private seller. when i went to use it, it popped up as it being on activation lock. i’ve tried contacting the previous owner to get the activation lock off but he keep ignoring me. how do i get the lock off without his information?

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Posted on Jan 27, 2020 7:38 AM

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Posted on Jan 27, 2020 7:44 AM

You can't. The activation lock is an anti-theft measure.


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